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Magical Rare Earth Element: Holmium
Holmium, atomic number 67, atomic weight 164.93032, element name derived from the birthplace of the discoverer. The content of holmium in the crust is 0.000115%, and it exists together with other rare earth elements in monazite and rare earth minerals. The natural stable isotope is only holmium 1...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Compound: Lanthanum Oxide
Lanthanum oxide, molecular formula La2O3, molecular weight 325.8091. Mainly used for manufacturing precision optical glass and optical fibers. Chemical property Slightly soluble in water and easily soluble in acids to form corresponding salts. Exposed to the air, it is easy to absorb carbon diox...Read more -
How much do you know about Lanthanide?
Lanthanide Lanthanide, lanthanid Definition: Elements 57 to 71 in the periodic table. The general term for 15 elements from lanthanum to lutetium. Expressed as Ln. The valence electron configuration is 4f0~145d0~26s2, belonging to the internal transition element; Lanthanum without 4f electrons is...Read more -
Neodymium element for laser fusion devices
Neodymium, element 60 of the periodic table. Neodymium is associated with praseodymium, both of which are Lanthanide with very similar properties. In 1885, after Swedish chemist Mosander discovered the mixture of lanthanum and praseodymium and neodymium, Austrians Welsbach successfully separated...Read more -
Cerium to make Rocket propellant fuel more environmentally friendly
Cerium, element 58 of the periodic table. Cerium is the most abundant rare earth metal, and along with the previously discovered yttrium element, it opens the door to the discovery of other rare earth elements. In 1803, German scientist Klaprott found a new element oxide in a red heavy stone pro...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Compound: Cerium Oxide
Cerium oxide, Molecular formula is CeO2, Chinese alias: Cerium(IV) oxide, molecular weight: 172.11500. It can be used as polishing material, catalyst, catalyst carrier (assistant), ultraviolet absorber, fuel cell electrolyte, automotive exhaust absorber, Electroceramics, etc Chemical property At...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Element: Terbium
Terbium belongs to the category of heavy rare earths, with a low abundance in the Earth’s crust at only 1.1 ppm. Terbium oxide accounts for less than 0.01% of the total rare earths. Even in the high yttrium ion type heavy rare earth ore with the highest content of terbium, the terbium conte...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Element: Cerium
Cerium is the undisputed ‘big brother’ in the large family of rare earth elements. Firstly, the total abundance of rare earths in the crust is 238ppm, with cerium at 68ppm, accounting for 28% of the total rare earth composition and ranking first; Secondly, cerium is the second rare ea...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Elements Scandium
Scandium, with element symbol Sc and Atomic number of 21, is easily soluble in water, can interact with hot water, and easily darkens in the air. Its main valence is+3. It is often mixed with gadolinium, erbium, and other elements, with a low yield and a content of approximately 0.0005% in the cr...Read more -
The magical rare earth element europium
Europium, the symbol is Eu, and the Atomic number is 63. As a typical member of Lanthanide, europium usually has+3 valence, but oxygen+2 valence is also common. There are fewer compounds of europium with a valence state of+2. Compared with other heavy metals, europium has no significant biologica...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Element: Lutetium
Lutetium is a rare rare earth element with high prices, minimal reserves, and limited uses. It is soft and soluble in dilute acids, and can slowly react with water. The naturally occurring isotopes include 175Lu and a half-life of 2.1 × 10 ^ 10 years old β Emitter 176Lu. It is made by reducing Lu...Read more -
Magical Rare Earth Element – Praseodymium
Praseodymium is the third most abundant lanthanide element in the periodic table of chemical elements, with an abundance of 9.5 ppm in the crust, only lower than cerium, yttrium, lanthanum, and scandium. It is the fifth most abundant element in rare earths. But just like his name, praseodymium is...Read more