Name |
Neodynium |
symbol |
Nd |
atomic number |
60 |
atomic mass |
144.242 |
number of protons |
60 |
number of electrons |
60 |
number of neutrons |
54 |
melting point |
1861 Fahrenheit |
boiling point |
5565 Fahrenheit |
normal phase |
Solid |
family |
Metal |
period |
7 |
group |
none |
Origin of name |
From Greek word neos |
Date and place of discovery |
Carl Amer Von 1885 |
interesting facts |
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Common uses |
windshield wiper used for flint airplane rudder |