Nd
Neodymium Symbol (Nd)
Neodymium is element 60 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol Nd and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and physical properties.
What does Nd mean?
Nd is the chemical symbol for neodymium, element number 60 in the periodic table. Neodymium is a lanthanide in the f-block, period 6. It is a solid at room temperature and was discovered in 1885.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | Nd |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 60 |
| Atomic weight (PubChem) | 144.24 |
| Group / period | f-block / 6 |
| Element category | lanthanide |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s² 4f⁴ |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Oxidation states | +3 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.14 |
| Melting point | 1294 K (1020.85 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3347 K (3073.85 °C) |
| Density | 7.01 g/cm³ |
| Discovered | 1885 |
How to type Nd
- Plain text: type
Nd— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised and the second lowercase. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂O — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{Nd}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{Nd}. - HTML:
Nd; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for neodymium?
The chemical symbol for neodymium is Nd.
What is the atomic number of neodymium?
Neodymium has atomic number 60, meaning each atom has 60 protons.
What is the electron configuration of neodymium?
The ground-state electron configuration of neodymium is [Xe]6s² 4f⁴.
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Reference: Neodymium on PubChem (NIH)