Cerium Chloride Heptahydrate (CeCl3·7H2O)
Cerium chloride heptahydrate is an inorganic compound of the rare-earth metal cerium, utilized in catalysis, glass polishing, and as a raw material for phosphors. It is covered by HTS 2846.90.80 as an unspecified rare-earth compound. The heptahydrate form is the most common commercial variant.
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• Ensure documentation specifies anhydrous equivalent and hydrate water content for accurate duty assessment
• Check for restrictions on cerium compounds in certain countries due to environmental concerns
• Label as corrosive if in solution form to meet DOT/IMDG requirements
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Neodymium Oxide (Nd2O3)
Neodymium oxide is a chemically defined inorganic compound of the rare-earth metal neodymium, used primarily in the production of neodymium-iron-boron magnets for electronics and renewable energy applications. It falls under HTS 2846.90.80 as an inorganic compound of a rare-earth metal not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Purity levels typically exceed 99% for industrial use.
Yttrium Nitrate Hexahydrate (Y(NO3)3·6H2O)
Yttrium nitrate hexahydrate is an inorganic salt of the rare-earth metal yttrium, commonly used as a precursor in ceramics, superconductors, and phosphors for lighting. Classified under HTS 2846.90.80 as an other compound of yttrium not elsewhere specified. It appears as white crystals soluble in water.
Lanthanum Acetate Hydrate (La(CH3COO)3·xH2O)
Lanthanum acetate hydrate serves as an inorganic compound of rare-earth lanthanum, applied in optical glass production and as a catalyst precursor. Falls under HTS 2846.90.80 for other rare-earth compounds. It is typically supplied as a white powder.
Praseodymium Oxide (Pr6O11)
Praseodymium oxide, often in the form Pr6O11, is a key rare-earth inorganic compound used in coloring glass yellow and in high-strength alloys. Classified in HTS 2846.90.80 as other rare-earth metal compounds. High purity grades are black-green powders.
Gadolinium Sulfate Octahydrate (Gd2(SO4)3·8H2O)
Gadolinium sulfate octahydrate is an inorganic salt compound of rare-earth gadolinium, employed in MRI contrast agents and phosphors. It is included in HTS 2846.90.80 for other such compounds. Colorless crystals used in aqueous solutions.
Dysprosium Chloride (DyCl3)
Dysprosium chloride is a chemically defined inorganic compound of the rare-earth dysprosium, critical for laser materials and nuclear control rods. Covered by HTS 2846.90.80 as other rare-earth compounds. Anhydrous form is hygroscopic.