Facts About Neodymium and Cadmium
Interesting Facts
- Neodymium is not found free in nature, hence it is not a native metal.
- Neodymium metal found in minerals like Monazite and Bastnaesite.
- Naturally occurring minor elements include Cadmium.
- Cadmium is released into atmosphere to control volcanic eruption and forest fires.
- It is used for electroplating of Steel for corrosion resistance.
- It can absorb neutrons and used in nuclear reactor to control atomic fission.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Who Discovered
Carl Auer von Welsbach
Karl Samuel Leberecht Hermann and Friedrich Stromeyer
Discovery
In 1885
In 1817
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Humans
Not Available