Chemical Symbol for Praseodymium (+ Color, Uses, State and more...) 2022

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Praseodymium is no different.

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Praseodymium Overview

Chemical Symbol

Pr (Praseodymium)

Description

Silvery white, moderately soft, malleable, ductile metal.

Sources

Obtained from same salts as neodymium.

Atomic Number

59

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Atomic Mass

140,90765

Name Origin

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

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: C.F. Aver von Welsbach

Year: 1885

Location: Austria

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