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Introduction to Rare Earth Lanthanum 04/19/2024Introduction to Rare Earth Lanthanum The shiny silvery-white metal lanthanum holds the atomic symbol La and heads the lanthanide rare earth series as number one. However, lanthanum displays atypical abundance for...Continue read>>
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Introduction to Europium Rare Earth Element 04/12/2024Introduction to Europium, a Rare Earth Element In contrast to other rare-earth elements, europium stands out as the most reactive, rarest, least dense, and softest. Belonging to the lanthanide series, europium is...Continue read>>
- Unveiling the Inhomogeneity and Impurities within 6LiInSe2 Crystals Using LIBS A Breakthrough in Advanced Detector Material Research Recently, a research team led by Dr. Brenden Wiggins from the Department...Continue read>>
- The Many Uses of Magnetron Sputtering in Industry and Research Advancements continue improving magnetron sputtering systems decades after initial development. Recently, closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering...Continue read>>
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Rare Earth Element Promethium 04/02/2024Introduction to Rare Earth Element Promethium The radioactive rare earth promethium fascinates with its extreme rarity and instability. At most, only 500-600 grams exist naturally worldwide, dispersed in the...Continue read>>
- The Key Role of Neodymium The rare earth metal neodymium, atomic number 60, derives its name from the Greek for 'new twin' - neos didymos. Along with iron and boron, neodymium forms the crucial NdFeB magnets...Continue read>>
- Zirconia Ceramic: Unique Properties and the Role of Stabilization Introduction In the realm of advanced ceramics, zirconia ceramic has gained significant attention due to its exceptional properties and...Continue read>>
- Overview of a Rare Earth Element - Gadolinium Basic information Represented as Gd with atomic number 64, gadolinium is a rare-earth metal utilized in critical applications such as magnetic resonance imaging...Continue read>>
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Introduction to the Element Lutetium 03/21/2024Introduction to the Element Lutetium What is Lutetium? Lutetium, symbolized Lu, is a lustrous, silvery-white rare earth metal occupying atomic number 71 as the final member of the lanthanide series....Continue read>>
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Rare Earth Holmium Applications 03/18/2024Rare Earth Holmium Applications Overview The rare earth metal holmium, symbolized as Ho, appears as a shiny, malleable silver-white element. Notably volatile and soft, holmium was first discovered in 1878...Continue read>>
- LaB6 Cathode: Advancing Electron Emission Technology Introduction: In the realm of electron emission technology, LaB6 (Lanthanum Hexaboride) cathodes have emerged as a cutting-edge solution. LaB6 cathodes...Continue read>>
- PBN Crucibles Empower High-Temperature Corrosion Research in Solar Thermal Energy Storage CSP introduction As the world turns towards cleaner and renewable energy sources, solar power stands out for its...Continue read>>
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Production of fine metal powder with BN 02/26/2024Production of fine metal powder with BN enhanced atomization process Introduction Metal micro powders are essential materials in various industrial applications, including aerospace, automotive, biomedical,...Continue read>>
- Cleaning Deposition Materials Packaged in Oil To prevent reactions, some deposition materials are stored and shipped immersed in low-viscosity mineral oil. It is important for some rare earth metal sputter targets...Continue read>>
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Exploring the World of Heavy White Metals 01/29/2024Exploring the World of Heavy White Metals White metals encompass a versatile group of industrial precious metals with diverse applications across manufacturing, jewelry, and more. Historically, the antique trade...Continue read>>
- Choices of 3D Printing Materials In recent years, 3D printing has rapidly evolved to allow more diverse final products. Today, printers can handle a wide range of materials to fabricate items both...Continue read>>
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Femtosecond Laser Optics Coatings 01/23/2024Create femtosecond laser optics coatings - Sputtering coating Introduction Optical coatings alter lens surface reflectivity across applications from spectacles to high-power lasers. Femtosecond lasers...Continue read>>
- Analysis of PBN crucibles after vacuum baking In an earlier study, researcher F. A. Chambers has delved into the depths of Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (PBN) crucibles, illustrating the details of PBN...Continue read>>
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Ceramic Crucibles: An Introduction 01/12/2024Ceramic Crucibles: An Introduction Ceramic crucibles have essential uses across industries like glass, metals, electronics, chemicals, and aerospace. Five common types are quartz, alumina, boron...Continue read>>
- An Introduction to Dysprosium Metal and Applications Dysprosium is a little-known yet interesting rare earth metal with specialized properties and uses, especially as a dysprosium sputter target. What...Continue read>>
- Quartz vs. PBN Crucibles: Undoped LEC GaAs Growth Introduction In the research article titled "Quartz Versus PBN - The Effect of Crucible Type on Undoped LEC GaAs," James S. C. Chang investigates the...Continue read>>
- Liquid Encapsulated Czochralski GaAs: Stoichiometry-Controlled Compensation Introduction Gallium arsenide (GaAs) has emerged as an indispensable semiconductor material, finding widespread use across...Continue read>>
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Introduction of terbium 12/19/2023Rare earth elements introduction --terbium (Tb) Terbium, is a fantastic element that has caught the attention of scientists and engineers alike. It's a real game-changer, especially in the world of...Continue read>>
- Sputtering Thin Film Coating in Photovoltaic Applications Sputter deposition is an important thin film coating technology in the field of photovoltaics. It allows for precise optimization of material properties...Continue read>>
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Boron Nitride application in metallurgy 12/11/2023Hot Pressed Boron Nitride - application in metallurgy Boron nitride ceramics are renowned advanced materials with unique properties. Specifically, they exhibit high thermal stability, resistance to thermal shock,...Continue read>>
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Challenges for thin film coating 12/07/2023Challenges for Thin Film Coating in the Development of Semiconductors From both technological and economic perspectives, semiconductors play an enormous role in today's society. Nearly all electronic products,...Continue read>>
- ITO : From Sputter Targets to Smart Devices Introduction of ITO Indium tin oxide (ITO) proves extensively useful in electronics due to its unique optical and electrical properties. ITO combines the...Continue read>>
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Crystal grow of InP with VGF method 11/25/2023Crystal grow ofIndium Phosphide with VGF method Introduction The research article "Vertical Gradient Freeze Growth of Large Diameter, Low Defect Density Indium Phosphide" by E.M. Monberg explores growing big...Continue read>>
- Brief introduction of lanthanum hexaboride Introduction Lanthanum Hexaboride, commonly referred to as LaB6, an extraordinary inorganic compound celebrated for its exceptional electron emissive...Continue read>>
- Explore lattice constants of boron carbides with PBN crucible Introduction Boron carbide (B4C) is a fascinating compound known for its exceptional hardness, high melting point, and intriguing structural...Continue read>>