Neodymium vs Curium
| Property | Nd Neodymium | Cm Curium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 60 | 96 |
| Symbol | Nd | Cm |
| Name | Neodymium | Curium |
| Category | lanthanide | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 144.242 u | 247 u |
| Period | 6 | 7 |
| Group | N/A | N/A |
| Block | s | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s24f4 | [Rn]7s25f76d1 |
| Oxidation states | [0, 2, 3, 4] | [3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 1.14 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 1.913 eV | 0.277 eV |
| Density | 7010 kg/m³ | 1.351000e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 1020.85 °C | 1344.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3073.85 °C | 3126.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1841 | 1944 |