Praseodymium


 * Element Name:** Praseodymium


 * Element Symbol:** Pr


 * Atomic Mass:** 141[[image:PraseodymiumJarred.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 59


 * Protons:** 59


 * Electrons:** 59


 * Discovery:** Carl Auer von Welsbach in 1885


 * How It Was Named:** Comes from the Greek "prasios" and "didymos"


 * State Of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 935° C


 * Boiling Point:** 3,520° C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Green coating wears off when exposed to air
 * Soft, silvery, malleable, ductile metal
 * Usually stored under a light mineral oil or sealed in glass


 * Uses Of Element:**
 * Creates high-strength metals used for air-craft engines
 * Forms core of carbon arc lights for motion picture industries


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Gives glasses a yellow color
 * Torch striker's flint contains 4% Praseodymium\

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