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Definition of the Praseodymium Element
A soft, silvery, malleable,
ductile rare-earth element that develops a characteristic green
tarnish in air. It occurs naturally with other rare earths in
monazite and is used to color glass and ceramics yellow, as a core
material for carbon arcs, and in metallic alloys.
Origin / Meaning of the name Praseodymium
The name originates
from the
Greek words 'prasios' meaning green and 'didymos' meaning twin.
Classification of the Praseodymium Element
Praseodymium
classified as an element in the Lanthanide series as one of the
"Rare Earth Elements" which can located in Group 3 elements of the
Periodic Table and in the 6th and 7th periods. The Rare Earth
Elements are divided into the Lanthanide and Actinide series. The
elements in the Lanthanide series closely resemble lanthanum, and
one another, in their chemical and physical properties. Their
compounds are used as catalysts in the production of petroleum and
synthetic products.
Facts about the
Discovery and
History of the
Praseodymium
Element
Praseodymium was discovered by
the Austrian chemist Baron Aver von Welsbach
in 1885
Occurrence the Praseodymium Element
Found in the rare earth minerals monazite and bastnasite
Associated Uses of Praseodymium
Aircraft engines
Glass
Ceramics
Arc lights
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