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PRASEODYMIUM

• Symbol- Pr
• Atomic number- 59
• Year of discovery- 1885
• Mass- 140.9077
• Classification- rare/earth

COMMON USES FOR ELEMEMT

• Used to make specialized yellow glass goggles for glass blowers and welders. Flame lighter flints, and salts are used to color glasses and enamels.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Color- unknown
• Texture-soft
• Hardness- not very hard
• Luster- metallic
• Malleable and ductile
• Group 19