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'''Neodymium''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], having the [[chemical symbol]] Nd. Its [[atomic number]] (the number of [[proton]]s) is 60. It has a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 144.24 g•mol<sup> −1</sup> and is a [[solid]] in its elemental form. | |||
Neodymium is considered a member of the "Lanthanide" class of elements. At a [[pressure]] of 101.325 k[[Pascal (unit)|Pa]], it has a [[boiling point]] of 3,074 °[[Celsius (unit)|C]] and a [[melting point]] of 1,021 °C. | |||
Neodymium is commonly used in very high strength permanent magnets. | Neodymium is commonly used in very high strength permanent magnets. | ||
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Neodymium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Nd. Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 60. It has a standard atomic weight of 144.24 g•mol −1 and is a solid in its elemental form.
Neodymium is considered a member of the "Lanthanide" class of elements. At a pressure of 101.325 kPa, it has a boiling point of 3,074 °C and a melting point of 1,021 °C.
Neodymium is commonly used in very high strength permanent magnets.