Neodymium

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Neodymium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Nd.

Neodymium
144.24(3)



  Nd
60
[ ? ] Lanthanide:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 60. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 144.24(3), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.

Neodymium is considered to be a member of the "Lanthanide" class of elements, 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.