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Neodymium

physical science Maturity 9-11

This is a special metal.

4 Neodymium magnets from hard disks-6175.jpg
4 Neodymium magnets from hard disks-6175.jpg
It is shiny and silver. It can make very strong magnets. We use it in headphones and cars. It helps our tools work well. Can you find a magnet?

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File:Neodym(III)sulfat.JPG
Neodym(III)sulfat.JPG
File:Neodymium(III) acetate.jpg
Neodymium(III) acetate.jpg
File:Neodymium(III)_hydroxide.jpg
Neodymium(III)_hydroxide.jpg
File:Auer von Welsbach.jpg
Auer von Welsbach.jpg
File:Bastnaesite - Kischtimsk, Ural.jpg
Bastnaesite - Kischtimsk, Ural.jpg
File:Elemental abundances.svg
Elemental abundances.svg
File:Monazite acid cracking process.svg
Monazite acid cracking process.svg
File:4 Neodymium magnets from hard disks-6175.jpg
4 Neodymium magnets from hard disks-6175.jpg
File:Neodymium glass light bulb under fluorescent and incandescent light.jpg
Neodymium glass light bulb under...
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ACE Didymium Glasses RX-1205-BK Z87+.JPG
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Yag-rod.jpg
File:Laser glass slabs.jpg
Laser glass slabs.jpg

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