Neodymium heard as well lanthanum to the group of rare earths. It has the atomic number 60 in the periodic table and the abbreviation “Nd.” Although Neodymium was discovered in 1885 in pure form as a metal but represented only 1925th It is only in compounds with minerals before. In his appearance, it is silvery white shiny. Neodymium-iron-boron compounds form the core of magnets used in magnetic resonance imaging. Moreover, it plays a role in increasing wind turbines, to fuel electric or hybrid engines or in high-quality headphones and speakers.
Furthermore, Neodymium is also used for dyeing of porcelain and metal, as well as in lasers and ultraviolet sun glasses.
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