Atomic Number 59 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 59 as atomic number?

The answer is Praseodymium and there is so much cool stuff about Praseodymium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Praseodymium Overview

Atomic Number

59

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Description

Silvery white, moderately soft, malleable, ductile metal.

Atomic Symbol

Pr (Praseodymium)

Discovery

Discovered By: C.F. Aver von Welsbach

Year: 1885

Location: Austria

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Obtained from same salts as neodymium.

Uses

Used with neodymium to make lenses for glass maker's goggles since it filters out the yellow light present in glass blowing. Alloyed with magnesium creates a high-strength metal used in aircraft engines. Makes up 5% of Mich metal.

Atomic Mass

140,90765

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Greek: prasios and didymos (green twin); from its green salts.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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