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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Dysprosium Fluoride (DyF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Dysprosium Fluoride (DyF3)
Catalog No.DPHL66ST
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Terbium Fluoride (TbF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Terbium Fluoride (TbF3)
Catalog No.DPHL65ST
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Samarium Fluoride (SmF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Samarium Fluoride (SmF3)
Catalog No.DPHL62ST
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Cerium Fluoride (CeF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Cerium Fluoride (CeF3)
Catalog No.DPHL58ST
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Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum Fluoride (LaF3)
Catalog No.DPHL57ST
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Yttrium Fluoride (YF3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Yttrium Fluoride (YF3)
Catalog No.DPHL39ST
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Gadolinium Boride (GdB6) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Gadolinium Boride (GdB6)
Catalog No.DPBO64ST
Purity:99.5%
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Samarium Boride (SmB6) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Samarium Boride (SmB6)
Catalog No.DPBO62ST
Purity:99.5%Please click for discount and other size
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Scandium Oxide (Sc2O3) Sputter Target
Composition: Scandium Oxide(Sc2O3)
Catalog No.DPO21ST
Purity:99.9% (REO)Please click for discount and other size
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Lanthanum Titanate (LaTiO3) Sputtering Targets
Composition: Lanthanum Titanate (LaTiO3)
Catalog No.DPOX57ST
Purity:99.9%Please click for discount and other size