Main Uses Of Neodymium

With its unique position in the rare earth field, neodymium has become the focus of the market for many years. The largest user of metal neodymium is neodymium iron boron permanent magnetic material. The advent of NdFeB permanent magnet has injected new vitality into the field of rare earth high-tech. Neodymium iron boron magnet has a high magnetic energy product, which is called the "king of permanent magnetism" of the contemporary era. It is widely used in electronics, machinery and other industries with its excellent performance. The successful development of alpha magnetic spectrometer marks that the magnetic properties of Nd-Fe-B magnets in China have entered the world-class level. Neodymium is also used in non-ferrous materials. Adding 1.5-2.5% neodymium to magnesium or aluminum alloys can improve the high temperature performance, air tightness and corrosion resistance of the alloys, which are widely used as aerospace materials. In addition, neodymium doped yttrium aluminum garnet generates short wave laser beam, which is widely used in industry for welding and cutting of thin materials with thickness less than 10mm. In medical treatment, neodymium doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser is used instead of scalpel to remove surgery or disinfect wound. Neodymium is also used for coloring glass and ceramic materials and as an additive for rubber products. With the development of science and technology, the expansion and extension of rare earth science and technology, neodymium will have a wider use space.