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20 Interesting Facts About The Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs)

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

The classification of rare earth elements into “light” and “heavy” groups is based on their atomic weight. The LREEs include Cerium, Lanthanum, Neodymium, Praseodymium, and Samarium. Interesting Facts About The Light Rare…

Interesting Facts About Cerium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Cerium and answer the following questions: “Why Is Cerium Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Cerium Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

Interesting Facts About Lanthanum: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Lanthanum and answer the following questions: “Why Is Lanthanum Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Lanthanum Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

Interesting Facts About Neodymium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Neodymium and answer the following questions: “Why Is Neodymium Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Neodymium Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

Interesting Facts About Praseodymium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Praseodymium and answer the following questions: “Why Is Praseodymium Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Praseodymium Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

Interesting Facts About Samarium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Samarium and answer the following questions: “Why Is Samarium Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Samarium Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

Interesting Facts About Scandium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Scandium and answer the following questions: “Why Is Scandium Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Scandium Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

Interesting Facts About Yttrium: A Rare Earth Element Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Today, let’s take a look at interesting facts about Yttrium and answer the following questions: “Why Is Yttrium Considered A Rare Earth Element?”, and “Why Is Yttrium Considered A Critical Raw Material?”…

What Are The Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)? Critical Raw Materials

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

International bodies including the U.S. National Research Council, European Commission, and British Geological Survey have consistently identified PGMs as among the most critical raw materials essential for economic and national security. The…

Interesting Facts About Iridium: A Critical Raw Material

Posted on June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 by Brian Colwell

Iridium is one of the six platinum-group elements discovered in 1803, possessing exceptional physical and chemical properties including extreme resistance to wear, tarnishing, and chemical attack, and the ability to withstand high…

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  • 20 Interesting Facts About The Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs)

    20 Interesting Facts About The Light Rare Earth Elements (LREEs)

    June 23, 2025
  • Interesting Facts About Cerium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

    Interesting Facts About Cerium: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

    June 23, 2025
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    Interesting Facts About Lanthanum: A Rare Earth Element (REE) And Critical Raw Material

    June 23, 2025
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