Neodymium


 * Element name:** Neodymium


 * Element Symbol:** Nd


 * Atomic Mass:** 144[[image:neodymium.gif width="288" height="220" align="right"]][[image:neodymuim_sara.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 60


 * Protons:** 60


 * Electrons:** 60


 * Discovery:** Carl F. Aver von Welsbach discovered neodymium in 1885.


 * How It Was Named:** Neodymium was named after the Greek words neos and didymos "new twin".


 * State of Matter:** Neodymium is a solid.


 * Melting Point:** Its melting point is at 1021°C


 * Boiling Point:** Its boiling point is at 3074°C.


 * Characteristics:**
 * Silvery white, yellow tinge
 * Density - 7.01g/cm³
 * Rare earth metal


 * Uses of Element:**
 * Magnets
 * Coloring glass
 * Lasers


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets known.
 * Tarnishing in air should be kept in a sealed plastic container, and under a light mineral oil.

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