Atomic Symbol 60 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 60?

The answer is Neodymium (Nd). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Neodymium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Neodymium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Nd (Neodymium)

Description

Silvery-white, rare-earth metal that oxidizes easily in air.

Sources

Made from electrolysis of its halide salts, which are made from monazite sand.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

Greek: neos and didymos (new twin).

Discovery

Discovered By: C.F. Aver von Welsbach

Year: 1925

Location: Austria

Atomic Number

60

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

144,24

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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