Neodymium Oxide
Alternate Names: Lanthanide
| Oxide | Analysis | Formula | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nd2O3 | 100.00% | 1.00 | |
| Oxide Weight | 336.48 | ||
| Formula Weight | 336.48 | ||
Notes
This is a lanthanide rare earth oxide, it is available as a raw pale blue/lavender powder.
It is used as a colorant and acts as a flux.
For information on making vibrant colors using lanthanides visit the page by David Pier linked to this record.
Quote from David Pier: "The oxide is a blue/lavender powder. It is the strongest of these three colorants, giving a good aqua color in most glaze bases at 1-2%. At 4-7% it gives a pleasant lavender/grape color that appears as a different color under different artificial light sources. It is very strongly affected by iron, particularly in oxidation, giving a reliable perfect neutral transparent gray. Avoid trace iron impurities to achieve the brightest blue and lavender colors."
Related Information
Links
| URLs |
http://www.lagunaclay.com/news/rare.htm
New glaze colors using lanthanides |
| URLs |
http://www.americanelements.com/nd.html
American Elements, a supplier |
| Temperatures | Neodymium oxide melts (2320-) |
| Typecodes |
Colorant
Metallic based materials that impart fired color to glazes and bodies. |
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