Neodymium (Nd) Properties and Facts

Element 60 - Lanthanide

What are the basic properties of Neodymium?

Neodymium (symbol: Nd) is a lanthanide with atomic number 60. Its atomic mass is 144.24 u, and it belongs to period 6 and group 3.

What is the electron configuration of Neodymium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²

What are the physical properties of Neodymium?

Melting point: 1297.0 K
Boiling point: 3347.0 K
Density: 7.01 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Neodymium?

  • Nd-142: 27.2% abundance
  • Nd-143: 12.2% abundance
  • Nd-144: 23.8% abundance
  • Nd-145: 8.3% abundance
  • Nd-146: 17.2% abundance
  • Nd-148: 5.7% abundance
  • Nd-150: 5.6% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Neodymium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found in rare earth minerals

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