source: Phys.orgSuperconductivity, which entails an electrical resistance of zero at very low temperatures, is a highly desirable and thus widely studied quantum phenomenon. Typically, this state is known to arise following the formation of bound electron pairs known as Cooper pairs, yet identifying the factors contributing to its emergence in quantum materials has so far proved more challenging.Researchers at Princeton University, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Beijing Institute of Technology and the University of Zurich recently carried out a study aimed at better understanding...
Release time:
2025
-
03
-
18
viewed：0
Crystal Structures, Phase Transition, and Optical Properties of Two Rare Earth Borate Fluorides: α- and β-BaGdBO3F2 source:ACS PublicationsBorate materials possess diverse crystal structures and exhibit outstanding physical properties, making them highly suitable for optical applications. In this work, two new compounds, α-BaGdBO3F2 and β-BaGdBO3F2, were synthesized by the high-temperature solid solution method and a temperature-controlled phase transition from α-BaGdBO3F2 to β-BaGdBO3F2 was observed. In the crystal structures of α-BaGdBO3F2 and β-BaGdBO3F2, the [BO3] basic building unit ...
Release time:
2025
-
03
-
17
viewed：0
source:University of PennsylvaniaFrom smartphones to wind turbines, rare earth elements (REEs) are an essential part of the hardware in many advanced technologies. These elements, which include the lanthanides along with scandium and yttrium, are the backbone of industries that rely on unique properties such as luminescence, magnetism and catalytic ability. In fact, as our world moves toward more sustainable energy solutions and increasingly sophisticated technologies, the demand for REEs is projected to grow substantially.There's one catch, however: REEs are difficult to extract and even ...
Release time:
2025
-
03
-
13
viewed：0
source:SMALL CAPSRareX (ASX: REE) has shown its confidence in the Mt Mansbridge xenotime heavy rare earths project by adding further exploration ground to the Western Australian asset.The WA Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has notified RareX that it has granted tenements E80/5942 and E80/5973 within the project area.Xenotime is a rare-earth phosphate mineral that is a rich source of yttrium—a proxy element for the heavy rare earths used in many high-tech industries, including wind turbines, hybrid cars and electronic components.Browns Range similaritiesThe push to e...
Release time:
2025
-
03
-
12
viewed：0