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Praseodymuim Pr

 

Where is praseodymium used--or where does it impact your everyday life?

 

The metal flints that produce sparks for igniting Zippo lighters are made of mischmetal: 38% cerium alloyed with ~4% praesodymium, neodymium, ~22% lanthanum and magnesium with ~20% iron.  Many thanks to (Biology) Ms. S's fiance for the image of the lighter.

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More misch metal in the Bunsen burner lighter flints-up to 50% lanthanum, with ~33% cerium and praesodymium and neodymium alloyed with ~20% iron

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Replacement misch metal flints

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