Is neodymium a metal?

Yes. Neodymium is a metal, classified as a lanthanide on the periodic table.

How many protons does neodymium have?

Neodymium has 60 protons. Its atomic number is 60, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of neodymium.

What group and period is neodymium in?

Neodymium is in period 6 of the periodic table. As a lanthanide in the f-block, it sits in a separate row below the main table and has no standard group number.

What is the atomic mass of neodymium?

The atomic mass of neodymium is 144.24 u (unified atomic mass units).

Element 60

Neodymium (Nd)

Lanthanide · Period 6 · f-block

Neodymium (Nd) is element 60 of the periodic table, a lanthanide in period 6 (f-block) with an atomic mass of 144.24 and is a solid at standard conditions.

At a glance

Atomic number: 60
Symbol: Nd
Atomic mass: 144.24 u
Category: Lanthanides
Period: 6
Block: f-block
Phase at STP: solid

Electron structure

Electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d10 4s2 4p6 4d10 4f4 5s2 5p6 6s2
Shorthand configuration: [Xe] 4f4 6s2
Electrons per shell: 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2
Oxidation states: +2, +3, +4

Physical properties

Melting point: 1,297 K (1,023.85 °C)
Boiling point: 3,347 K (3,073.85 °C)
Density: 7.007 g/cm³
Phase: solid

Atomic properties

Electronegativity (Pauling): 1.14
Atomic radius: 206 pm
Covalent radius: 201 pm
First ionization energy: 533 kJ/mol
Electron affinity: 50 kJ/mol

Notable isotopes

Notable isotopes of Neodymium: mass number, atomic mass, natural abundance, and stability.
Isotope	Mass	Abundance	Stability
Nd-142	141.90773	27.15%	Stable

Common uses

Powerful magnets
Lasers
Glass coloring
Wind turbines

Discovery

Year: 1885
Discovered by: Carl Auer von Welsbach
Country: Austria

Frequently asked questions

Is neodymium a metal?: Yes. Neodymium is a metal, classified as a lanthanide on the periodic table.
How many protons does neodymium have?: Neodymium has 60 protons. Its atomic number is 60, which is also the number of electrons in a neutral atom of neodymium.
What group and period is neodymium in?: Neodymium is in period 6 of the periodic table. As a lanthanide in the f-block, it sits in a separate row below the main table and has no standard group number.
What is the atomic mass of neodymium?: The atomic mass of neodymium is 144.24 u (unified atomic mass units).

Keep exploring

Neodymium's row is on the printable element property sheet, and its tile is on the periodic table wall chart - the same numbers as above, laid out for A4 or A3 paper.