Facts About Berkelium and Neodymium
Interesting Facts
- X-ray Diffraction- different compounds of Berkelium metals are identified using it.
Commercial uses of Berkelium metal are not yet discovered.
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
Sources
Bombarding Americium with Alpha Particles.
Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Discovery
In 1949
In 1885
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available