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ERIC Number: EJ324445
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Real World of Industrial Chemistry: Technology of the Rare Earths.
Kremers, Howard E.
Journal of Chemical Education, v62 n8 p665-67 Aug 1985
The 17 rare earth elements account for one-fifth of the 83 naturally occurring elements and collectively rank as the 22nd most abundant "element." Properties of these elements (including their chemical similarity), their extraction from the earth, and their uses are discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Metals, Science Education, Technology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Rare Earth Elements