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Neodymium (Nd) – Element 60 of the periodic table

Neodymium (symbol Nd) is element number 60 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Lanthanide” category. Its atomic mass is about 144.24, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 6 and the f-block (Lanthanides) of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2. The short electron configuration of Neodymium is [Xe] 4f⁴ 6s². Known uses of Neodymium include Strong magnets, Lasers and Purple glass.

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Properties of Neodymium

Atomic number
60
Chemical symbol
Nd
Atomic mass
144.24
Category
Lanthanide
Period
6
Block
f
Phase
Solid
Protons
60
Electrons
60
Neutrons (approx.)
84
Electron shells
2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2
Outer-shell electrons
2
Discovered
Carl Auer von Welsbach (1885)

Electron configuration of Neodymium

The electron configuration of Neodymium (Nd), with 60 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 6) is highlighted:

Full configuration
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²
Short configuration
[Xe] 4f⁴ 6s²
Last shell
6s²

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Electron shells of Neodymium

Distribution of 60 electrons of Neodymium across shells K to P:

  1. K2
  2. L8
  3. M18
  4. N22
  5. O8
  6. P2

What is a lanthanide?

The lanthanides are the 15 elements from lanthanum to lutetium, part of the f-block, with very similar chemical properties; they are often grouped among the “rare earths”.

Uses of Neodymium

Frequently asked questions about Neodymium

What is the atomic number of Neodymium?

The atomic number of Neodymium (Nd) is 60; that is, every atom of it has 60 protons.

What is the electron configuration of Neodymium?

The electron configuration of Neodymium (Nd) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d¹⁰ 4f⁴ 5s² 5p⁶ 6s²; in short form it is [Xe] 4f⁴ 6s², and its last shell is 6s².

What is the chemical symbol of Neodymium?

The chemical symbol of Neodymium is Nd.

Where is Neodymium located in the periodic table?

Neodymium is located in period 6 and the f-block (Lanthanides) and belongs to the “Lanthanide” category.

What is the atomic mass of Neodymium?

The atomic mass of Neodymium is about 144.24 (atomic mass units).

What is the phase of Neodymium under normal conditions?

The phase of Neodymium under standard conditions is Solid.

What are the uses of Neodymium?

Uses of Neodymium include Strong magnets, Lasers and Purple glass.

Who discovered Neodymium?

Neodymium was discovered by Carl Auer von Welsbach in 1885.

Elements in the same category as Neodymium (Lanthanide)

Lanthanum (La)Cerium (Ce)Praseodymium (Pr)Promethium (Pm)Samarium (Sm)Europium (Eu)Gadolinium (Gd)Terbium (Tb)Dysprosium (Dy)Holmium (Ho)Erbium (Er)Thulium (Tm)Ytterbium (Yb)Lutetium (Lu)

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