Rare Earth Elements
Lanthanide elements, also known as rare earth elements, form a distinct group in the periodic table. Spanning from lanthanum (atomic number 57) to lutetium (atomic number 71), these elements possess unique electronic configurations and exhibit remarkable properties that make them essential in various industries.
Lanthanides find widespread applications in electronics, magnets, catalysts, optics, and healthcare. Their magnetic properties make them vital components in motors, generators, and MRI machines. They also contribute to energy-efficient lighting technologies such as CFLs and phosphors for displays.
In the field of catalysis, lanthanide-based catalysts are used in petroleum refining, pollution control, and pharmaceutical production, enabling more efficient and selective reactions.
Lanthanides are crucial in optics, serving as laser materials, optical fibers, and phosphors. Their luminescent properties are valuable for displays, lighting, and lasers.
Moreover, lanthanides have significant contributions to healthcare. They are used in diagnostic imaging techniques like MRI and X-ray contrast agents. Additionally, targeted radiotherapy for cancer treatment leverages their radioactive isotopes, delivering focused radiation to cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissues.
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- Lanthanum
- Cerium
- Praseodymium
- Neodymium
- Samarium
- Europium
- Gadolinium
- Terbium
- Dysprosium
- Holmium
- Erbium
- Thulium
- Ytterbium (Yb) Products
- Lutetium
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Cathode
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Cathode
Purity:99.9%
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Crucible
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Crucible
Purity:99.50%
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Custom Parts
Composition:LaB6
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Purity:99.50%
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Pellets
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Pellets
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks -
Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Tube
Composition:LaB6
Catalog No.:BR57-Tube
Purity:99.50%
Typical Lead Time:4 weeks -
Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Ring
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Catalog No.:BR57-Ring
Purity:99.50%
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Holmium Oxide (Ho2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Holmium Oxide (Ho2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX67ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%Please click for discount and other size
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Yttria Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) Sputter Target
Composition: Zirconium Oxide (YSZ)
Catalog No.DPOX40YST
Purity:99.9%Please click for discount and other size
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Cerium Oxide (CeO2) Sputtering Targets
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Catalog No.DPOX58ST
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Dysprosium Oxide (Dy2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Dysprosium Oxide (Dy2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX66ST
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Erbium Oxide (Er2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Erbium Oxide (Er2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX68ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Europium Oxide (Eu2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Europium Oxide (Eu2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX63ST
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Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Gadolinium Oxide (Gd2O3)
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Lanthanum Oxide (La2O3) Sputtering Targets
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Catalog No.DPOX57ST
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Lutetium Oxide (Lu2O3) Sputtering Targets
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Catalog No.DPOX71ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Praseodymium Oxide (Pr6O11) Sputtering Targets
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Catalog No.DPOX59ST
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Samarium Oxide (Sm2O3) Sputtering Targets
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Terbium Oxide (Tb4O7) Sputtering Targets
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Thulium Oxide (Tm2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Thulium Oxide (Tm2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX69ST
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Yttrium Oxide (Y2O3) Sputtering Targets
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Catalog No.DPOX39ST
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