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Copper windings of an electric motor stator, where NdFeB magnets made from neodymium and praseodymium are used

Neodymium and praseodymium oxide

NdPr oxide and metal, and separated neodymium oxide, from verified producers, for permanent magnet makers.

NdPr oxideTREO 99% minimum; Nd2O3 and Pr6O11 about 75:25 of TREO
PackingDouble plastic bags inside steel drums
DeliveryFOB, CIF, DAP
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Neodymium and praseodymium oxide: typical specification

Indicative
NdPr oxide
TREO 99% minimum; Nd2O3 and Pr6O11 about 75:25 of TREO
Neodymium oxide
Nd2O3 of 99.5% or higher of TREO
NdPr metal
TREM 99% minimum
Packing
Double plastic bags inside steel drums
Pricing basis
Per kg, fixed or against a published reference

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification for each lot is the producer certificate of analysis and the contract.

Export controls and complianceMany rare earth products are subject to export licensing in producing countries, and the rules change often. We confirm the current licence position, the end-user requirements and sanctions screening before any deal proceeds.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
DAPDelivered to an agreed place in the buyer country, import duties excluded.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysisCertificate of originIndependent inspection and weight certificatePacking listBill of ladingEnd-user statement where the export licence requires it

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About neodymium and praseodymium oxide

Neodymium and praseodymium are the main ingredients in neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets, used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, robotics and electronics.

NdPr oxide is a mixed oxide of the two elements, typically in a ratio of about 75 to 25. It is reduced to NdPr metal and then alloyed into magnet material.

Frequently asked questions

What does TREO mean?

Total rare earth oxides, the combined content of all rare earth oxides in the product. Purity of a single element is then stated as a share of TREO.

Do you supply from outside China?

Yes, where supply exists. We can source from producers in other countries for buyers who need diversified supply, subject to availability.

How is payment usually made?

By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.

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