Neodymium

=Neodymium  By: ** Mikaela ** =


 * Atomic Number:** ** 60 **


 * Protons:** ** 60 **


 * Electrons:** **60**


 * Neutrons:** ** 84 **


 * Average Atomic Mass:** ** 144.242 **


 * Isotopes:** ** Mixture of Seven stable isotopes and fourteen other radioactive isotopes are recognized. **


 * Discovery: Neodymium was discovered by Carl F. Auer and von Welsbach a German chemist, 1885. He separated neodymium, as well as the element praseodymium , from ** a material known as diymium. Today, Neodymium is primarily obtained from through an ion exchange process.
 * Name:** **Named form the Greek words __neo__- and __didymos__ which together mean "new twin."**

**-** **coloring glasses to make welder goggles Neodymium colors glass to dedicate shades ranging from pure violet through wine-red and warm gray. Glass containing neodymium can be used as a laser material to produce coherent light. Neodymium salts are also used as colorant for enamels.**
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 * Interesting Facts**: ** Neodymium is bright, silvery, and is known as a "rare earth metal." Neodymium is one of the more reactive rare-earth metals and quickly tarnishes in air, forming an oxide. **


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 * Sources**
 * http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/60.html
 * http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele060.html
 * http://www.corrosionsource.com/handbook/periodic/60.htm