This is a chemical element corresponding to a group classified as " rare earths " due to its characteristics and properties, neodymium is in the form of a blue powder and like praseodymium this material is isolated from a compound called didymium, this material also When observing it, a very bright blue-silver metallic color is appreciated, this when having contact with oxygen darkens almost immediately, this is produced by its high sensitivity to oxygen, obtaining a rapid formation of oxide, it has an atomic number of 60, its weight is equivalent to 144.2, this element being represented by the initials Nd.
This chemical element is widely used as an oxidizing stone for lighters, just as praseodymium can be used for the manufacture of protective lenses in those activities such as welding or to blow glass, as well as it can have a purifying effect especially for remove all the compounds that give the iron its greenish appearance.
In the field of astronomy, neodymium is used permanently, because it is the metal implemented to achieve the correct calibration or balance of different devices used when making different analyzes, these devices are known by the name of " spectrometers ", thus as it is also used for the creation of fake rubies that would be implemented for laser manufacturing; Another use that this element shares with praseodymium is that because it can offer a violet coloration, it is applied in the formation of glazes and glass dyes, a unique characteristic of this compound is that it can be applied in the formation of magnets, for materials like samarium and cobalt.
Like any chemical compound, prolonged exposure to neodymium can trigger harmful effects on human health, causing respiratory and liver diseases; normally this chemical is used to polish glass, it can be seen in different incandescent lamps and televisions. However, not only human health can be affected by this component, the environment can also be compromised, mainly its accumulation is given by the oil industries accumulating in soils and waters.
