Neodynium

By
Arkaravit Raksakaeo (Kaeo)
1109
 Element: Neodymium
Group: Lanthanide
HOW DO WE OBTAIN IT?
Block: f Today, neodymium is primarily obtained from through an ion exchange
Period: 6 process monazite sand , a material rich in rare earth elements
Atomic number: 60
No. of proton: 40 USES OF NEODYMIUM
No. of electron: 40 Neodymium Magnets
No. of neutron: 51 This discovery, in 1983, made it possible to miniaturize many electronic
devices, including mobile phones, microphones, loudspeakers, and electron
Atomic mass: 144.24 u
musical instruments. These magnets are also used in car windscreen wipe
Melting Point: 1010.0° C, 1861°F, 1289 K
and wind turbines.
Boiling Point: 3127.0° C, 5565°F, 3347 K Neodymium glass
Normal Phase: Solid Used to make lasers for laser pointers, eye surgery, cosmetic surgery and
Density: 7.01 grams per cubic treatment of skin cancers.
centimeter Flying(Levitation)
Electronegativity: 1.14 Using magnets to make objects levitate is just as cool. This technology is
currently being experimented with for applications from hoverboards to
efficient vehicles, as well and moving industrial parts.

HISTORY Carl Auer von Welsbach

Neodymium was first identified in 1885, in Vienna, by an
Austrian scientist named “Carl Auer von Welsbach”.
It was discovered in ‘Didymium’, a substance incorrectly
identified by Swedish chemist named "Carl Mosander"
as a new element in 1841.
Neodymium comes from the Greek word neos, meaning
new, and didymos , meaning twin. The name combined
means new twin.
Didymium
Lifting Large Loads
It can be used to lift items, from the collection of falling metal parts to
moving cars to the recovery of submerged metal vehicles. The lack of
moving parts and high lifting capability makes the magnets the only
practical choice for hitch-it. It works with the item that ferromagnetic on
Health effects
Neodymium is regarded as moderately hazardous. Its compounds
are known to irritate the eyes and skin. It should be handled with
caution.
Pros and Cons (Neodymium Magnet)
Pros
Best power to weight ratio of all magnets
High resistance to demagnetization
Often the most cost-effective choice
Cons
Magnetism starts to decrease (and can be permanently lost) at 80°C*
Low corrosion resistance (if the plating is damaged)
Brittle (may break, crack, or chip upon sudden collisions with other magnets
or metals)