60
Nd
Neodymium
Neodymium
Neodymium (Nd)
Lanthanides · Solid · Period 6 · Group 3
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Element Properties
- Atomic Number
- 60
- Symbol
- Nd
- Atomic Mass
- 144.24
- Category
- Lanthanides
- Standard State
- Solid
- Period
- 6
- Group
- 3
- Electronegativity
- 1.14
- Atomic Radius
- 229
- Ionization Energy
- 5.53
- Electron Affinity
- —
- Oxidation States
- +3
- Melting Point
- 1294 K (1020.85 °C)
- Boiling Point
- 3347 K (3073.85 °C)
- Density
- 7.01
- Electron Configuration
- [Xe]6s2 4f4
- Year Discovered
- 1885
Frequently asked questions
What is the atomic number of Neodymium?
The atomic number of Neodymium is 60, which equals the number of protons in its nucleus.
What is the atomic mass of Neodymium?
The atomic mass of Neodymium is approximately 144.24 u (one twelfth of the mass of a carbon-12 atom).
What is the electron configuration of Neodymium?
The electron configuration of Neodymium is [Xe]6s2 4f4.
Where is Neodymium in the periodic table?
Neodymium is located in period 6, group 3.
When was Neodymium discovered?
Neodymium was discovered in 1885.
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Y
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La
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Ce
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Pr
Praseodymium
140.908
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Pm
Promethium
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