source：Mining Magazine Natural-resources08 December 2021CommentsShareJax JacobsenNew research from the University of St Andrews will help rare earth explorers identify where rare earth metals are located.The study was launched to determine why some volcanoes are excellent sources of rare earth metals, while others are not.Scientists determined that fluids that leak from the magma body to then be embedded into surrounding rocks can bring substantial quantities of rare earths metals. The fluids scatter the metals, making it hard for miners to identify an economically viable deposit.'Thi...
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source:PHYS.ORGA new understanding of how volcanic processes form deposits of rare earth metals, vital to everyday modern technology, is revealed in a new study from the University of St Andrews.The research, led by a team from the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at St Andrews and published in the journal Geology (Friday 3 December), provides new clues about how hot volcanic fluids concentrate rare earth metals and how these metals seep out from the magma body.These rare metals, which include elements such as niobium and tantalum, are essential for the production of alloys, batterie...
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source:AZO NANOA study recently published in the journal Nanomanufacturing examines the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles for use in different applications such as fuel cells, cancer treatment, auto-exhaust catalysts, and biosensors.Cerium oxide has received a lot of interest in recent years owing to its unique physical and chemical features. However, extensive use has resulted in their leakage into the ecosystem, where human exposure can cause serious health issues.Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles: Formation & ApplicationsCerium is a rare earth metal that co...
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source:Green Car CongressA new technology for rare-earth elements chemical separation has been licensed to Marshallton Research Laboratories, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of organic chemicals for a range of industries.Developed by scientists from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory in the Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute (CMI), the technology provides insight into how to separate in-demand rare-earth elements cost-effectively, which could shift the industry to benefit producers in the United States.The unique electronic properties of rare-earth...
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