60 Nd

Neodymium

Lanthanide
Atomic number60
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic mass144.24
Electron configuration[Xe]4f⁴ 6s²
Oxidation states+3
Electronegativity1.14
Melting point1,024 °C
Boiling point3,074 °C
Density7.01 g/cm³
Crystal structureHexagonal
Period6
Blockf
Discovered1,885
Crustal abundance41 ppm

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