Name:
Neodymium
Symbol:
Nd
Atomic Number:
60
Atomic Mass:
144.24
Atomic Volume:
20.58 cc/mol
Discovered By:
First isolated (along with praseodymium) by von Welsbach in 1885
Discovery Date:
1885
Origin of Name:
Neodymium - (Greek) neos (new) and didymos (twin)
Toxicity:
???
Summary:
A rare earth lanthanide. Used in lighter flints, and in laser rods. Oxidizes in air.
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