Neodymium


 * Element Name**: Neodymium

**Element Symbol**: Nd

**Atomic Mass**: 60

**Atomic Number**: 60

**Protons**: 60

**Electrons**: 60

**Discovery**: discoverd in 1885 by Baron Carl Auer Von Walsbach.

**How was it named**: It was named after the Greek word neo didymeg meaning “new twin".

**Melting point**: 1024°C

**Boiling point**: 3074°C

**Characteristics**: Its not radioactive the colors of it are silvery white and yellowish tingle.

**Uses**: Glass dye, Laser pointer.

**Interesting Facts**: It is one of earths rare metals it also Tarnish's in air.

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