Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Neodymium vs Tantalum
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Neodymium and Tantalum Comparison
Facts
| Name | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 60 | 73 |
| Atomic Symbol | Nd | Ta |
| Atomic Weight | 144.24 | 180.9479 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Silver | Gray |
| Metallic Classification | Lanthanide | Transition Metal |
| Group in Periodic Table | group - | group 5 |
| Group Name | vanadium family | |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 6 | period 6 |
| Block in Periodic Table | f -block | d -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Xe] 4f4 6s2 | [Xe] 4f14 5d3 6s2 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2 | 2, 8, 18, 32, 11, 2 |
| Melting Point | 1294 K | 3290 K |
| Boiling Point | 3373 K | 5731 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-00-8 | CAS7440-25-7 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Neodymium | Neighborhood Elements of Tantalum |
History
| Parameter | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| History | 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'. | The element Tantalum was discovered by G. Ekeberg in year 1802 in Sweden. Tantalum derived its name from King Tantalus, father of Niobe from Greek mythology. |
| Discovery | C. A. von Welsbach (1885) | G. Ekeberg (1802) |
| Isolated | () | () |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 10 / 0.09 | 0.08 / 0.0006 |
| Abundance in Sun | 3 / 0.02 | - / - |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 510 / 70 | 20 / 2 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 33000 / 4800 | 1700 / 190 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 0.0028 / 0.00012 | 0.002 / 0.000068 |
| Abundance in Humans | - / - | - / - |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 20.576 cm3/mol | 10.85 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 206 pm | 200 pm |
| Covalent Radius | - | 138 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | - | - |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 365.8, 365.8, 1179.9 pm | 330.13, 330.13, 330.13 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 | π/2, π/2, π/2 |
| Space Group Name | P63/mmc | Im_ 3m |
| Space Group Number | 194 | 229 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Hexagonal  | Body Centered Cubic  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 60 | 73 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 60 | 73 |
| Number of Protons | 60 | 73 |
| Mass Number | 144.24 | 180.9479 |
| Number of Neutrons | 84 | 108 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 22, 8, 2 | 2, 8, 18, 32, 11, 2 |
| Electron Configuration | [Xe] 4f4 6s2 | [Xe] 4f14 5d3 6s2 |
| Valence Electrons | 4f4 6s2 | 5d3 6s2 |
| Oxidation State | 3 | 5 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 5I4 | 4F3/2 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Neodymium has 5 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Tantalum has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 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 | 155Ta, 156Ta, 157Ta, 158Ta, 159Ta, 160Ta, 161Ta, 162Ta, 163Ta, 164Ta, 165Ta, 166Ta, 167Ta, 168Ta, 169Ta, 170Ta, 171Ta, 172Ta, 173Ta, 174Ta, 175Ta, 176Ta, 177Ta, 178Ta, 179Ta, 180Ta, 181Ta, 182Ta, 183Ta, 184Ta, 185Ta, 186Ta, 187Ta, 188Ta, 189Ta, 190Ta |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 142Nd, 143Nd, 145Nd, 146Nd, 148Nd | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 181Ta |
| Neutron Cross Section | 49 | 20.5 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.011 | 0.0041 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 3 | 5 |
| Electronegativity | 1.14 Pauling Scale | 1.5 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 50 kJ/mol | 31 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 533.1 kJ/mol 2nd: 1040 kJ/mol 3rd: 2130 kJ/mol 4th: 3900 kJ/mol | 1st: 761 kJ/mol 2nd: 1500 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.01 g/cm3 | 16.65 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 20.576 cm3/mol | 10.85 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | 41 | 186 |
| Shear Modulus | 16 GPa | 69 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus | 32 GPa | 200 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.28 | 0.34 |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | - | 6.5 MPa |
| Vickers Hardness | 343 MPa | 873 MPa |
| Brinell Hardness | 265 MPa | 800 MPa |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 1600000 S/m | 7700000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 6.4e-7 m Ω | 1.3e-7 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | - | 4.47 |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 17 W/(m K) | 57 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.0000096 /K | 0.0000063 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Paramagnetic | Paramagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | 4.8e-7 m3/kg | 1.07e-8 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | 6.9235e-8 m3/mol | 1.936e-9 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | 0.0033648 | 0.0001782 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 2330 m/s | 3614.2 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 1294 K | 3290 K |
| Boiling Point | 3373 K | 5731 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | 4.47 |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 7.1 kJ/mol | 36 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 285 kJ/mol | 735 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Neodymium | Tantalum |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-00-8 | CAS7440-25-7 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSQO8575000 | RTECSWW5505000 |
| 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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