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Neodymium
Atomic Number60
Atomic Mass144.24 u
CategoryLanthanide
State at Room TempSolid
Year Discovered1885
About Neodymium
Neodymium magnets are the strongest permanent magnets ever made. Essential for wind turbines, electric vehicles, and headphones. The magnet in a typical wind turbine contains about 2 kg of neodymium. Named from neos didymos meaning new twin. Used in laser pointers and surgical lasers. China controls about 80% of global production.
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