Periodic table / Praseodymium

Overview

Praseodymium is a chemical element with symbol Pr and atomic number 59. Praseodymium is a soft, silvery, malleable and ductile metal in the lanthanide group. It is valued for its magnetic, electrical, chemical, and optical properties.

Electron configuration

The electron configuration of Praseodymium is [Xe] 4f3 6s2, with electron shells of 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2.

Physical and chemical properties

Praseodymium is classified as a lanthanide. It has an atomic mass of 140.908 and exists as a solid at standard conditions, appearing as grayish white.

Real-world uses of Praseodymium

Praseodymium, a lanthanide, is used in magnets, electronics, lighting, and other specialized high-tech applications.

Interesting facts about Praseodymium

• Praseodymium has the atomic number 59 and chemical symbol Pr.
• It belongs to period 6, group 3 of the periodic table.
• Praseodymium was discovered by Carl Auer von Welsbach.

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