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'''Neodymium''' is a chemical element with the symbol '''Nd''' and atomic number 60. It is a soft silvery metal that tarnishes in air. Neodymium was discovered in 1885 by the Austrian chemist Carl Auer von Welsbach. It is present in significant quantities in the ore minerals monazite and bastnäsite. Neodymium is not found naturally in metallic form or unmixed with other lanthanides, and it is usually refined for general use. Although neodymium is classed as a rare-earth element, it is a fairly common element, no rarer than cobalt, nickel, or copper, and is widely distributed in the Earth's crust. Most of the world's commercial neodymium is mined in China.
{{Infobox chemical element
| name = Neodymium
| symbol = Nd
| atomic number = 60
| image = Neodym(III)sulfat.JPG
| caption = Neodymium(III) sulfate
}}


Neodymium compounds were first commercially used as glass dyes in 1927, and they remain a popular additive in glasses. The color of neodymium compounds—due to the Nd3+ ion—is often a reddish-purple but it changes with the type of lighting, due to the interaction of the sharp light absorption bands of neodymium with ambient light enriched with the sharp visible emission bands of mercury, trivalent europium or terbium. Some neodymium-doped glasses are also used in lasers that emit infrared with wavelengths between 1047 and 1062 nanometers. These have been used in extremely high power applications, such as experiments in inertial confinement fusion.
'''Neodymium''' is a chemical element with the symbol '''Nd''' and atomic number 60. It is a soft, silvery metal that tarnishes in air. Neodymium is a member of the [[lanthanide]] series and is considered one of the [[rare earth elements]].


Neodymium is also used with various other substrate crystals, such as yttrium aluminum garnet in the Nd:YAG laser. This laser usually emits infrared at a wavelength of about 1064 nanometers. The Nd:YAG laser is one of the most commonly used solid-state lasers.
==Properties==
Neodymium is a ductile and malleable metal with a bright, silvery metallic luster. It is relatively reactive and quickly oxidizes in air to form a pink or purple oxide coating. Neodymium is found in nature in combination with other rare earth elements in minerals such as [[monazite]] and [[bastnäsite]].


Another important use of neodymium is as a component in the alloys used to make high-strength neodymium magnets—powerful permanent magnets. These magnets are widely used in such products as microphones, professional loudspeakers, in-ear headphones, guitar and bass guitar pick-ups, and computer hard disks where low mass, small volume, or strong magnetic fields are required. Neodymium magnet alloys' strength is due to single-ion anisotropy and crystal lattice distortion.
==Applications==
Neodymium is primarily used in the production of powerful [[neodymium magnets]], which are the strongest type of permanent magnets available. These magnets are used in a variety of applications, including:
 
* '''Electronics''': Neodymium magnets are used in hard disk drives, speakers, and headphones due to their strong magnetic fields.
* '''Motors''': They are used in electric motors, including those in hybrid and electric vehicles, due to their efficiency and power.
* '''Wind turbines''': Neodymium magnets are used in the generators of wind turbines to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.
 
==Other Uses==
Neodymium is also used in:
 
* '''Glass and Ceramics''': Neodymium is used to color glass and ceramics, producing shades ranging from pink to purple. It is also used in laser technology, particularly in neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers.
* '''Lighting''': Neodymium is used in incandescent light bulb glass to filter out yellow light, resulting in a whiter light.
 
==Health and Safety==
Neodymium compounds should be handled with care. While neodymium is not highly toxic, it can cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of neodymium dust or fumes can be harmful to the lungs.
 
==Also see==
* [[Lanthanide]]
* [[Rare earth element]]
* [[Neodymium magnet]]
* [[Monazite]]
* [[Bastnäsite]]
 
==Gallery==
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File:Neodymium(III) acetate.jpg|Neodymium(III) acetate
File:Neodymium(III) hydroxide.jpg|Neodymium(III) hydroxide
File:Neodymium tl1.jpg|Neodymium sample
</gallery>
 
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Neodymium is a chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60. It is a soft, silvery metal that tarnishes in air. Neodymium is a member of the lanthanide series and is considered one of the rare earth elements.

Properties

Neodymium is a ductile and malleable metal with a bright, silvery metallic luster. It is relatively reactive and quickly oxidizes in air to form a pink or purple oxide coating. Neodymium is found in nature in combination with other rare earth elements in minerals such as monazite and bastnäsite.

Applications

Neodymium is primarily used in the production of powerful neodymium magnets, which are the strongest type of permanent magnets available. These magnets are used in a variety of applications, including:

  • Electronics: Neodymium magnets are used in hard disk drives, speakers, and headphones due to their strong magnetic fields.
  • Motors: They are used in electric motors, including those in hybrid and electric vehicles, due to their efficiency and power.
  • Wind turbines: Neodymium magnets are used in the generators of wind turbines to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Other Uses

Neodymium is also used in:

  • Glass and Ceramics: Neodymium is used to color glass and ceramics, producing shades ranging from pink to purple. It is also used in laser technology, particularly in neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers.
  • Lighting: Neodymium is used in incandescent light bulb glass to filter out yellow light, resulting in a whiter light.

Health and Safety

Neodymium compounds should be handled with care. While neodymium is not highly toxic, it can cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of neodymium dust or fumes can be harmful to the lungs.

Also see

Gallery

  • Neodymium(III) acetate
    Neodymium(III) acetate
  • Neodymium(III) hydroxide
    Neodymium(III) hydroxide
  • Neodymium sample
    Neodymium sample

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