Praseodymium (Pr): Properties, Uses and Facts in 3D
Praseodymium is element 59 on the periodic table, a lanthanide, so it is a metal. At room temperature it is a solid. Open it in the 3D Periodic Table to spin its tile, see its electron shells and read its story.
Explore in 3DPraseodymium quick facts
| Atomic number | 59 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Pr |
| Atomic mass | 140.908 |
| Category | Lanthanide |
| Series and period | Lanthanides, period 6 |
| Block | f-block |
| State at room temperature | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe] 4f³ 6s² |
| Electrons per shell | 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2 |
| Discovered | 1885, von Welsbach |
What is praseodymium used for?
- Didymium glass (welder's goggles)
- High-strength magnets (Pr-Nd alloy)
- Aircraft engine alloys
Interesting facts about praseodymium
- The name means "green twin" in Greek. Praseodymium gives glass a vivid green colour
- Praseodymium is one of the magnetic rare earth elements used in the strongest permanent magnets
- High-powered NdFeB magnets actually contain significant praseodymium as well as neodymium
Praseodymium was discovered in 1885 by von Welsbach in Austria.
Where praseodymium sits on the periodic table
Praseodymium is in the lanthanide series (period 6). Tap any element to open its page.
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Praseodymium questions
What is the atomic number of praseodymium?
Praseodymium has atomic number 59, so every praseodymium atom has 59 protons in its nucleus. Its symbol is Pr and its atomic mass is 140.908.
Is praseodymium a metal?
Praseodymium is a metal. On the periodic table it is grouped as a lanthanide, found in the lanthanide series (period 6).
What is the electron configuration of praseodymium?
The electron configuration of praseodymium is [Xe] 4f³ 6s². Its electrons sit in 6 shells: 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2.
What is praseodymium used for?
Praseodymium is used for didymium glass (welder's goggles), high-strength magnets (pr-nd alloy) and aircraft engine alloys.
Who discovered praseodymium?
Praseodymium was discovered in 1885 by von Welsbach in Austria.
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