Neodymium nitrate hexahydrate

Agent Name
Neodymium nitrate hexahydrate
CAS Number
16454-60-7
Formula
N3-O9.Nd.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Neodymium nitrate hexahydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Neodymium trinitrate hexahydrate; Nitric acid, neodymium(3+) salt, hexahydrate; Neodymium(III) nitrate, hexahydrate (1:3:6); [ChemIDplus] UN1477
Category
Rare Earth Metals
Description
Pink solid; [Hawley] Violet odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "NITRATES and NITRITES." See "RARE EARTH METALS" and the linked occupational diseases.
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Fibrogenic
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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