The synthetic rocks helping us understand how sought-after rare earth elements form (Trinity College Dublin)

The synthetic rocks helping us understand how sought-after rare earth elements form: Researchers from Trinity have shed new light on the formation of increasingly precious rare earth elements (REEs) by creating synthetic rocks and testing their responses to varying environmental conditions...

Featured Research Article:


Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions (SZUCS et al., 2022)



Rare Earth Elements and their Spectra, Umop503; Link



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