Neodymium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the formula Nd(NO3)3·(x(H2O) .
It is typically encountered as the hexahydrate, Nd(NO3)3·6H2O, which is more accurately formulated as [Nd(NO3)3(H2O)4].2H2O to reflect the crystal structure.
[1] It decomposes to NdONO3 at elevated temperature.
[2] It is used in the extraction and purification of neodymium from its ores.
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