Neodymium
Agent Name
Neodymium
CAS Number
7440-00-8
Formula
Nd
Major Category
Metals
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Silver-white metal that yellows on exposure to air; [Merck Index] Soft, malleable metal; soluble in dilute acids; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in electronics, alloys, glass, metallurgical research, lasers, and iron and steel production (gas scavenger); [Hawley]
Comments
Salts are eye irritants; [Hawley] See "RARE EARTH METALS" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
mp = 1021 deg C; [Merck Index]
Adverse Effects
Fibrogenic
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: