Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Bismuth vs Neodymium
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Bismuth and Neodymium Comparison
Facts
| Name | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 83 | 60 |
| Atomic Symbol | Bi | Nd |
| Atomic Weight | 208.98038 | 144.24 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Gray | Silver |
| Metallic Classification | Post Transition Metal | Lanthanide |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 15 | group - |
| Group Name | nitrogen family | |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 6 | period 6 |
| Block in Periodic Table | p -block | f -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p3 | [Xe] 4f4 6s2 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 5 | 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2 |
| Melting Point | 544.4 K | 1294 K |
| Boiling Point | 1837 K | 3373 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-69-9 | CAS7440-00-8 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Bismuth | Neighborhood Elements of Neodymium |
History
| Parameter | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Bismuth was discovered by C.F. Geoffroy in year 1753 in one. Bismuth derived its name from German word, now obsolete. | The element Neodymium was discovered by C. A. von Welsbach in year 1885 in Austria. Neodymium derived its name from the Greek neos didymos meaning 'new twin'. |
| Discovery | C.F. Geoffroy (1753) | C. A. von Welsbach (1885) |
| Isolated | () | () |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 0.7 / 0.004 | 10 / 0.09 |
| Abundance in Sun | 10 / 0.07 | 3 / 0.02 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 70 / 5 | 510 / 70 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 25 / 2 | 33000 / 4800 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 0.02 / 0.00059 | 0.0028 / 0.00012 |
| Abundance in Humans | - / - | - / - |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 21.31 cm3/mol | 20.576 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 143 pm | 206 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 146 pm | - |
| Van der Waals Radius | 207 pm | - |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 667.4, 611.7, 330.4 pm | 365.8, 365.8, 1179.9 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, 1.925622, π/2 | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
| Space Group Name | C12/m1 | P63/mmc |
| Space Group Number | 12 | 194 |
| Crystal Structure | Base Centered Monoclinic  | Simple Hexagonal  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 83 | 60 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 83 | 60 |
| Number of Protons | 83 | 60 |
| Mass Number | 208.98038 | 144.24 |
| Number of Neutrons | 126 | 84 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 32, 18, 5 | 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2 |
| Electron Configuration | [Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p3 | [Xe] 4f4 6s2 |
| Valence Electrons | 6s2 6p3 | 4f4 6s2 |
| Oxidation State | 3 | 3 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 4S3/2 | 5I4 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Bismuth has 0 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Neodymium has 5 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 184Bi, 185Bi, 186Bi, 187Bi, 188Bi, 189Bi, 190Bi, 191Bi, 192Bi, 193Bi, 194Bi, 195Bi, 196Bi, 197Bi, 198Bi, 199Bi, 200Bi, 201Bi, 202Bi, 203Bi, 204Bi, 205Bi, 206Bi, 207Bi, 208Bi, 209Bi, 210Bi, 211Bi, 212Bi, 213Bi, 214Bi, 215Bi, 216Bi, 217Bi, 218Bi | 124Nd, 125Nd, 126Nd, 127Nd, 128Nd, 129Nd, 130Nd, 131Nd, 132Nd, 133Nd, 134Nd, 135Nd, 136Nd, 137Nd, 138Nd, 139Nd, 140Nd, 141Nd, 142Nd, 143Nd, 144Nd, 145Nd, 146Nd, 147Nd, 148Nd, 149Nd, 150Nd, 151Nd, 152Nd, 153Nd, 154Nd, 155Nd, 156Nd, 157Nd, 158Nd, 159Nd, 160Nd, 161Nd |
| Stable Isotopes | - | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 142Nd, 143Nd, 145Nd, 146Nd, 148Nd |
| Neutron Cross Section | 0.034 | 49 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.000006 | 0.011 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 5 | 3 |
| Electronegativity | 2.02 Pauling Scale | 1.14 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 91.2 kJ/mol | 50 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 703 kJ/mol 2nd: 1610 kJ/mol 3rd: 2466 kJ/mol 4th: 4370 kJ/mol 5th: 5400 kJ/mol 6th: 8520 kJ/mol | 1st: 533.1 kJ/mol 2nd: 1040 kJ/mol 3rd: 2130 kJ/mol 4th: 3900 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 9.78 g/cm3 | 7.01 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 21.31 cm3/mol | 20.576 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | 32 | 41 |
| Shear Modulus | 12 GPa | 16 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus | 31 GPa | 32 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.33 | 0.28 |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 2.25 MPa | - |
| Vickers Hardness | - | 343 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 94.2 MPa | 265 MPa |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 770000 S/m | 1600000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 0.0000013 m Ω | 6.4e-7 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 8 W/(m K) | 17 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.0000134 /K | 0.0000096 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic | Paramagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | -1.7e-8 m3/kg | 4.8e-7 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | -3.6e-9 m3/mol | 6.9235e-8 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | -0.00017 | 0.0033648 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 1790 m/s | 2330 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 544.4 K | 1294 K |
| Boiling Point | 1837 K | 3373 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 10.9 kJ/mol | 7.1 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 160 kJ/mol | 285 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Bismuth | Neodymium |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-69-9 | CAS7440-00-8 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSEB2600000 | RTECSQO8575000 |
| DOT Hazard Class | 6.1 | - |
| DOT Numbers | 3080 | - |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | - | - |
| NFPA Health Rating | - | - |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | - | - |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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