Neodymium (Nd) — Element 60: Properties & Data | Aladdin Scientific
Neodymium(Nd) — Element 60
Neodymium (Nd) is a lanthanide with atomic number 60 and atomic mass 144.24. It has melting point 1294 K (1021 °C), boiling point 3347 K (3074 °C), density 7.01 g/cm³. It sits in period 6 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1885.
Key facts
| Atomic mass | 144.2400 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 4f4 |
| Oxidation states | +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.14 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 229 pm |
| Ionization energy | 5.525 eV |
| Melting point | 1294 K |
| Boiling point | 3347 K |
| Density | 7.01 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Year discovered | 1885 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the electron configuration of neodymium?
The ground-state electron configuration of neodymium is [Xe]6s2 4f4.
What group and period is neodymium in?
Neodymium (Nd) is in period 6 (lanthanide series) of the periodic table, classified as a lanthanide.
What is the melting point of neodymium?
Neodymium melts at 1294 K (1021 °C).
What is the standard state of neodymium?
Neodymium is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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About this data: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .