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    Nd

    Neodymium

    Lanthanide

    Atomic Number: 60 • Atomic Mass: 144.2400 u • Period: 6 • Group: 101

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f⁴
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 1.14
    Praseodymium (Pr)Promethium (Pm)
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    Overview

    Neodymium is the chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60. It belongs to the Lanthanide group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:Nd
    • Atomic Number:60
    • Atomic Mass:144.2400 u
    • Group:101
    • Period:6
    • Category:Lanthanide
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:1.14 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Name means 'new twin' in Greek

    Fun Fact #2

    Creates violet to wine-red colors in glass

    Common Uses

    • Powerful magnets
    • Lasers
    • Computer hard disks