Name: Neodymium

Atomic Symbol and Mass Number: Nd [60]

Electron Configuration: [Xe] 4f⁴ 6s²

Atomic Radii: 181 pm

Electron Affinity: 50 kJ mol‑1

Oxidation Reactions: +4, +3, +2

Electronegativity Value: 1.14

Elemental Group: Lanthanide

Uses and Properties:

• Neodymium is a soft, malleable metal.

• Malleable means capable of being hammered into thin sheets. It can be cut and shaped fairly easily.

• It has a melting point of 1,024°C (1,875°F) and a boiling point of about 3,030°C (5,490°F).

• The most important use for neodymium is in an alloy with iron and boron to make very strong permanent magnets.

• This discovery, in 1983, made it possible to miniaturise many electronic devices, including mobile phones, microphones, loudspeakers and electronic musical instruments.

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