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Originally Posted by abdlam
thanks,but is there any danger when using neodemyium and tuch it by hand directly?
please , who has any information about that tell us,
regards
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Hi,
yes it's sure toxic and you must handle with care. Although there aren't public domain studies on neodymium contamination and related diseases you could expect this kind of effects if contamination is present:
-neural diseases
-eyes diseases
-skin diseases
-autoimmune diseases primer
-lung-embolism (cause of fine dust)
-cancer/mutagenic effects at higher rates
Good precautions are needed handling it (avoid bare skin contact or brushing your eyes after you touched it).
If dust of it is present in the environment use breather/mask for extra fine particles (this will save you from embolism at least)... though eyes and skin will be exposed and this will be a problem.
Avoid eating or drinking while handling/using neodymium compounds or parts... cause like with other metals like nickel you'll eat or drink it too if don't be really careful.
The last, if for higher contaminations and there are no official data of cancerogenicity or mutagenic activity of neodymium.
The fact neodymium was discarded from being a component in bio-alloys (e.g. for bone repair...) make me think there's diffused idea in the biomedical world that neodymium and its alloys are potentially strong mutagenic agents.
Kind regards,
Max