Facts About Neodymium and Strontium
Facts
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.
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Carl Auer von Welsbach
William Cruickshank
Discovery
In 1885
In 1787
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
1 * 10-6 %
16
4 * 10-6 %
14
Abundance In Sun
~0.0000003 %
24
~0.000005 %
15
Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %
30
0.00 %
15
Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %
20
0.04 %
10
Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %
30
0.00 %
4
Abundance In Humans
Not Available
0.00 %
7
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