Neodymium


 * Element Name:** Neodymium


 * Element Symbol:** Nd


 * Atomic Mass:** 144[[image:NeodymiumArmanniStewart.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 60


 * Protons:** 60


 * Electrons:** 60


 * Discovery:** Carl F. in 1885


 * How It Was Named:** Greek words neos and didmoymos, which means "New Twin"


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 1021°C


 * Boiling Point:** 3074°C


 * Characteristics:** Glass, violet, red and gray


 * Uses of Element:** Create artificial rubies for lasers and removes green color from glass


 * Interesting Facts:** A rich earth material and it's group name is Lanthanide

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