Atomic Symbol Pr (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Pr?

The answer is Praseodymium (Pr). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Praseodymium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Praseodymium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Pr (Praseodymium)

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Sources

Obtained from same salts as neodymium.

Description

Silvery white, moderately soft, malleable, ductile metal.

Name Origin

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

Atomic Number

59

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

140,90765

Discovery

Discovered By: C.F. Aver von Welsbach

Year: 1885

Location: Austria

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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