| Name | neodymium |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Nd |
| Atomic Weight | 144.24 |
| Atomic Number | 60 |
| CAS ID | 7440-00-8 |
| Group Number | |
| Group Name | Lanthanoid |
| Period Number | 6 |
| Origin of Name | Greek, neos didymos = "new twin" |
| Year Discovered | 1885 |
| Discovery Credits | Separated by Baron Auer von Welshach at Vienna, Austria |
| Class | Metallic |
| Color | Silvery White, Yellowish Tinge |
| Standard State | Solid at 77 F & 298 K |
| Description | Silvery-white metal of the lanthanide (rare earth) group.
Tarnishes in air, reacts slowly with cold water, rapidly with hot. Used in
alloys for permanent-magnets, flints, glazes, and glass. Diagnostic tests: |