Neodymium Foil

Neodymium Foil exhibits exceptional magnetic properties, including high remanence and strong coercivity, which make it ideal for precision applications requiring reliable magnetic performance. Its relatively low density compared to other rare-earth metals facilitates use in weight-sensitive designs while retaining mechanical stability. It is widely employed in electronics, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing, with key roles in producing micro-magnetic components, high-efficiency generators, and precision motion control devices. Technologies such as MEMS actuators, miniaturized magnetic sensors, and high-performance transducers directly benefit from its performance profile. In research and innovation, Neodymium Foil serves as a model material for studying rare-earth magnetism, thin-film deposition processes, and advanced alloy development, enabling the design of next-generation devices. Its combination of magnetic strength, processability, and stability ensures significant value in both scientific exploration and industrial manufacturing.

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Tolerances

Foil

Thickness	<0.01mm	±25%
Thickness	0.01mm - 0.05mm	±15%
Thickness	>0.05mm	±10%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	60
Crystal structure	Hexagonal close packed
Electronic structure	Xe 4f⁴ 6s²
Valences shown	3
Atomic weight( amu )	144.24
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	49
Photo-electric work function( eV )	3.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	148/ 5.7
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	145/ 8.3
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	142/ 27.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	143/ 12.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	150/ 5.6
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	146/ 17.2
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	144/ 23.8
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.182
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 10.72
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 5.49

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.31
Bulk modulus( GPa )	33.3
Tensile modulus( GPa )	37.9
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	35
Tensile strength( MPa )	172
Yield strength( MPa )	165

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	64@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.00164@0-100°C

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	3068
Density( gcm⁻³ )	7.004@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1021
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	2000
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	75
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	205@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	13@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	6.7@0-100°C