Rare earth element (REE) Nd-Fe-B and Sm-Co permanent magnets Rare earth element (REE) established Nd-Fe-B and Sm-Co permanent magnets are widely used due to their excellent magnetic properties. An electric car like GM''s Chevrolet Volt utilizes seven pounds of rare-earth magnets, while every clean-energy wind turbine uses over 600 pounds of neodymium (Nd). China accounts [...]
Recycling Of NdFeB Magnets For Rare Earth Elements (REE) Recovery ABSTRACT NdFeB magnets currently dominate the magnet market due to their superior magnetic properties with maximum volume minimization. NdFeB magnets are composed of 25-35 wt. % rare earth elements (REE) along with ca. 1 wt. % B and the rest being transition metals (mainly Fe). [...]
Rare Earth - Boom, Bust and Boom again All commodity markets are prone to boom and bust cycles. But few have been as spectacular as that experienced by rare earths at the turn of the decade. Prices of such exotic components of the periodic table as dysprosium and terbium increased by multiples over 2010-2011 before [...]
Rare earth elements are used in many alternative energy, lifestyle, and defense applications. Alternative energy systems such as wind power generation, fuel cells, hydrogen storage, rechargeable batteries, and the permanent magnets used in electric and hybrid-electric vehicles all rely on rare earths. REEs are used as phosphors in many consumer displays and lighting systems, and [...]
