Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Indium vs Praseodymium
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Indium and Praseodymium Comparison
Facts
| Name | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 49 | 59 |
| Atomic Symbol | In | Pr |
| Atomic Weight | 114.818 | 140.90765 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Silver | Silver |
| Metallic Classification | Post Transition Metal | Lanthanide |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 13 | group - |
| Group Name | boron family | |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 5 | period 6 |
| Block in Periodic Table | p -block | f -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p1 | [Xe] 4f3 6s2 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 18, 3 | 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2 |
| Melting Point | 429.75 K | 1204 K |
| Boiling Point | 2345 K | 3563 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-74-6 | CAS7440-10-0 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Indium | Neighborhood Elements of Praseodymium |
History
| Parameter | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Indium was discovered by F. Reich and T. Richter in year 1863 in Germany. Indium derived its name from indigo. | The element Praseodymium was discovered by C. A. von Welsbach in year 1885 in Austria. Praseodymium derived its name from the Greek praseios didymos meaning 'green twin'. |
| Discovery | F. Reich and T. Richter (1863) | C. A. von Welsbach (1885) |
| Isolated | T. Richter (1867) | () |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 0.3 / 0.003 | 2 / 0.02 |
| Abundance in Sun | 4 / 0.04 | 1 / 0.005 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 45 / 10 | 100 / 10 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 160 / 30 | 8700 / 1300 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 0.0001 / 0.000005 | 0.0006 / 0.000026 |
| Abundance in Humans | - / - | - / - |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 15.707 cm3/mol | 20.8 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 156 pm | 247 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 144 pm | - |
| Van der Waals Radius | 193 pm | - |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 325.23, 325.23, 494.61 pm | 367.25, 367.25, 1183.54 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, π/2, π/2 | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
| Space Group Name | I4/mmm | P63/mmc |
| Space Group Number | 139 | 194 |
| Crystal Structure | Centered Tetragonal  | Simple Hexagonal  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 49 | 59 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 49 | 59 |
| Number of Protons | 49 | 59 |
| Mass Number | 114.818 | 140.90765 |
| Number of Neutrons | 66 | 82 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 18, 3 | 2, 8, 18, 21, 8, 2 |
| Electron Configuration | [Kr] 4d10 5s2 5p1 | [Xe] 4f3 6s2 |
| Valence Electrons | 5s2 5p1 | 4f3 6s2 |
| Oxidation State | 3 | 3 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 2P1/2 | 4I9/2 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Indium has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Praseodymium has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 97In, 98In, 99In, 100In, 101In, 102In, 103In, 104In, 105In, 106In, 107In, 108In, 109In, 110In, 111In, 112In, 113In, 114In, 115In, 116In, 117In, 118In, 119In, 120In, 121In, 122In, 123In, 124In, 125In, 126In, 127In, 128In, 129In, 130In, 131In, 132In, 133In, 134In, 135In | 121Pr, 122Pr, 123Pr, 124Pr, 125Pr, 126Pr, 127Pr, 128Pr, 129Pr, 130Pr, 131Pr, 132Pr, 133Pr, 134Pr, 135Pr, 136Pr, 137Pr, 138Pr, 139Pr, 140Pr, 141Pr, 142Pr, 143Pr, 144Pr, 145Pr, 146Pr, 147Pr, 148Pr, 149Pr, 150Pr, 151Pr, 152Pr, 153Pr, 154Pr, 155Pr, 156Pr, 157Pr, 158Pr, 159Pr |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 113In | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 141Pr |
| Neutron Cross Section | 194 | 11.4 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.06 | 0.0029 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 3 | 4 |
| Electronegativity | 1.78 Pauling Scale | 1.13 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 28.9 kJ/mol | 50 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 558.3 kJ/mol 2nd: 1820.7 kJ/mol 3rd: 2704 kJ/mol 4th: 5210 kJ/mol | 1st: 527 kJ/mol 2nd: 1020 kJ/mol 3rd: 2086 kJ/mol 4th: 3761 kJ/mol 5th: 5551 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.31 g/cm3 | 6.64 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 15.707 cm3/mol | 20.8 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | 11 | 37 |
| Shear Modulus | - | 15 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus | - | 29 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | - | 0.28 |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 1.2 MPa | - |
| Vickers Hardness | - | 400 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 8.83 MPa | 481 MPa |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 12000000 S/m | 1400000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 8e-8 m Ω | 7e-7 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | 3.41 | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 82 W/(m K) | 13 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.0000321 /K | 0.0000067 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic | Paramagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | -1.4e-9 m3/kg | 4.23e-7 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | -1.61e-10 m3/mol | 5.9604e-8 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | -0.0000102 | 0.0028087 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 1215 m/s | 2280 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 429.75 K | 1204 K |
| Boiling Point | 2345 K | 3563 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | 3.41 | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 3.26 kJ/mol | 6.9 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 230 kJ/mol | 330 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Indium | Praseodymium |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-74-6 | CAS7440-10-0 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSNL1050000 | - |
| DOT Hazard Class | 4.1 | - |
| DOT Numbers | 3089 | - |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | - | - |
| NFPA Health Rating | - | - |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | - | - |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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