The answer is Neodymium. There is so much cool stuff about Neodymium that I would keep reading if I were you.
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Neodymium Overview
Atomic Mass
Description
Silvery-white, rare-earth metal that oxidizes easily in air.
Atomic Symbol
Nd (Neodymium)
Discovery
Discovered By: C.F. Aver von Welsbach
Year: 1925
Location: Austria
Discovered By: C.F. Aver von Welsbach
Year: 1925
Location: Austria
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Made from electrolysis of its halide salts, which are made from monazite sand.
Made from electrolysis of its halide salts, which are made from monazite sand.
Name Origin
Greek: neos and didymos (new twin).
Greek: neos and didymos (new twin).
Uses
Used in making artificial ruby for lasers. Also in ceramics and for a special lens with praseodymium. Also to produce bright purple glass and special glass that filters infrared radiation. Makes up 18% of Mich metal, which is used in making steel.
Used in making artificial ruby for lasers. Also in ceramics and for a special lens with praseodymium. Also to produce bright purple glass and special glass that filters infrared radiation. Makes up 18% of Mich metal, which is used in making steel.
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