Simple separation process for neodymium and dysprosium

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 06:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Rare-earth metals are critical components of electronic materials and permanent magnets. Recycling of consumer products is a promising source for these rare commodities. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, American scientists have now introduced a simple method for separating mixtures of neodymium and dysprosium salts—an important step towards recycling these valuable rare-earth metals.

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