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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Introduction to Rare Earth Lanthanum- Yttrium
- Lanthanum
- Cerium
- Praseodymium
- Neodymium
- Samarium
- Europium
- Gadolinium
- Terbium
- Dysprosium
- Holmium
- Erbium
- Thulium
- Ytterbium (Yb) Products
- Lutetium
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Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Ytterbium Oxide (Yb2O3)
Catalog No.DPOX70ST
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Lutetium (Lu) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lutetium (Lu)
Catalog No.DPME71ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Ytterbium (Yb) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Ytterbium (Yb)
Catalog No.DPME70ST
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Thulium (Tm) Sputtering Targets
Composition:Thulium (Tm)
Catalog No.:DPME69ST
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Erbium (Er) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Erbium (Er)
Catalog No.DPME68ST
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Holmium (Ho) Sputter Target
Composition: Holmium (Ho)
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Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%REM
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Dysprosium (Dy) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Dysprosium (Dy)
Catalog No.DPME66ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)Please click for discount and other size
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Terbium (Tb) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Terbium (Tb)
Catalog No.DPME65ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
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Gadolinium (Gd) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Gadolinium (Gd)
Catalog No.DPME64ST
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Europium (Eu) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Europium (Eu)
Catalog No.DPME63ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
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Samarium (Sm) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Samarium (Sm)
Catalog No.DPME62ST
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Neodymium (Nd) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Neodymium (Nd)
Catalog No.DPME60ST
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Praseodymium (Pr) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Praseodymium (Pr)
Catalog No.DPME59ST
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Cerium (Ce) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium (Ce)
Catalog No.DPME58ST
Purity:99.9%(REM)
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Lanthanum (La) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum (La)
Catalog No.DPME57ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)
Composition:Lanthanum (La)
Catalog No.:DPME57ST
Purity:99.5% ~ 99.9%(REM)
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Yttrium (Y) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Yttrium (Y)
Catalog No.DPME39ST
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Lanthanum Boride (LaB6) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum Boride (LaB6)
Catalog No.DPBO57ST
Purity:99.9%
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Neodymium Boride (NdB6)Sputter Target
Composition: Neodymium Boride (NdB6)
Catalog No.DPBO60ST
Purity:99.5%Please click for discount and other size
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Cerium Boride (CeB6) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium Boride (CeB6)
Catalog No.DPBO58ST
Purity:99.9%
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Ytterbium Fluoride (YbF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Ytterbium Fluoride (YbF3)
Catalog No.DPHL70ST
Purity:99.9% ~ 99.99%(REM)Please click for discount and other size