Neon
Also known as Neon ion beam, Neon, Elemental, Ne
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Colorless gas
- Melting point
- -248.6 °C
- Boiling point
- -246.1 °C
- Density
- 0.825 g/L
- Solubility
- Solubility of gas in water (20 °C): 10.5 cm³/kg water
- HS code
- 280429
- Category
- Metals, alloys and elements
- UN number
- UN 1065

What is Neon?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Neon atom is a noble gas atom and a p-block element atom. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound.
Neon is a chemical element with symbol Ne and atomic number 10, rare gas that glows reddish-orange in a vacuum discharge tube.
Identifiers
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- IUPAC name
- neon
- CAS number
- 7440-01-9 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 231-110-9
- Molecular formula
- Ne
- UNII
- 4VB4Y46AHD
- InChIKey
- GKAOGPIIYCISHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/Ne
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- [Ne]
Synonyms
- Neon ion beam
- Neon, Elemental
- Ne
- neon atom
- Neon22
- NEON20
- Neon element
- Element Neon
- Element:Neon
- Atomic Neon
- Element-Ne
- Element:Ne
- Neon, compressed
- Neon (element)
- Neon (atomic)
- Ne (element)
- neon(0)
- [Ne]
- 10Ne
- Neon, compressed [UN1065] [Nonflammable gas]
- Neon, Messer(R) CANGas, 99.999%
- Neon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid)
- Neon, refrigerated liquid (cryogenic liquid) [UN1913] [Nonflammable gas]
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless gasexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Odorlessexp.Measured value |
| Taste | Tastelessexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | -248.6 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | -246.1 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 0.825 g/Lexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Solubility of gas in water (20 °C): 10.5 cm³/kg waterexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 20.18 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 19.9924 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 1calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H280Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated.
- H281Contains refrigerated gas, may cause cryogenic burns or injury.
Precautionary statements (4)
- P282Wear cold insulating gloves and either face shield or eye protection.
- P336 + P317Thaw frosted parts with lukewarm water. Do not rub affected area. Get medical help.
- P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P410 + P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
- UN number
- UN 1065
- Transport hazard class
- 2.2
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
(Gas) Luminescent electric tubes and photoelectric bulbs, electronic industry, high-voltage indicators, lasers. (Liquid) cryogenic research.
Gas in neon light tubes, ingredient of gaseous fillers for antifog devices, warning signals, electrical current detectors, high-voltage indicators for high-tension electric lines, lightening arresters, wave-meter tubes, in Ne-He lasers, in mixtures with He and Ar in Geiger counters.
Liquid as cryogen to produce low temperatures.
Industries and functions
Roles
- NMR chemical shift reference compound
- reference compound
How it is made
In the distillative fractionation of air ... the noble gases helium and neon become concentrated in the reflux condenser of (a) ... medium-pressure column together with the hydrogen contained in the air. In noble gas production there is an enrichment of up to about a thousand times the input value. Further concentration of the helium and neon to ca. 50 mol% is carried out in a small secondary column whose overhead condenser is cooled at ca. 80 deg K with evaporating liquid nitrogen.
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A fraction can be drawn from the top of this column with a typical composition of 11 mol% He, 35 mol% Ne, 5 mol% H2 and 49 mol% N2 with a noble gas yield of over 90%. Further separation of this fraction is by ... condensation ... absorption ... (or) adsorption.
By fractional distillation of liquid air. It constitutes 0.0012% of normal air.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Neon is traded under.
Rare gases, other
- Qatar * partner reported34.3%
- United States22.9%
- Algeria * partner reported6.8%
- China17.8%
- South Korea12.7%
- Germany9.4%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Neon is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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