Neodymium vs Ytterbium
| Property | Nd Neodymium | Yb Ytterbium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 60 | 70 |
| Symbol | Nd | Yb |
| Name | Neodymium | Ytterbium |
| Category | lanthanide | lanthanide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 144.242 u | 173.054 u |
| Period | 6 | 6 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f4 | [Xe]6s24f14 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 2, 3, 4] | [0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.14 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 1.913 eV | -0.02 eV |
| Density | 7010 kg/m³ | 6900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1020.85 °C | 818.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3073.85 °C | 1195.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1841 | 1878 |