Praseodymium


 * Element Name**: Praseodymium


 * Element Symbol**: Pr


 * Atomic Mass**: 140[[image:Praseodymium_Ryan.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:Praseodymium.gif width="288" height="216" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 59


 * Protons**: 59


 * Electrons**: 59


 * Discovery**: Von Welsbach in 1885


 * How it was Named**: Comes from Greek word for green, Prasios


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 931°C


 * Boiling Point**: 3520°C


 * Characteristics**: Soft, Green, Silvery


 * Uses of Element**: Cigarette lighters, Motion Pictures, To Color Glasses


 * Interesting Facts**: Is a rare Earth metal, Extracted as salts

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