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Neo Dymo — Neodym

Monster name: Neo Dymo

Neodym

Atomic number
60
Symbol
Nd
Series
lanthanides
Group
La
Period
6
State of matter
solid
  • rare earth elements

The Name neodymium means "new twin" (from the Greek words neo = new and didymos = twin), because it is quite similar to lanthanum. It is famous for strong magnets, which are made of an alloy of neodymium, iron and boron.

Ultrapure neodymium under argon
Ultrapure neodymium under argon — Image source: Wikimedia Commons