Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths
Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths
By C.K. Gupta, N. Krishnamurthy
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 504
Publication Date: 2004-12-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415333407
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415333405
Binding: Hardcover
Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths compiles information from scattered sources often available only to specialists. This book provides a complete and usable survey of the rare earth resources, extraction, and production of numerous end products in both laboratory and industrial settings. The authors present the latest developments inrare earth extraction, production, and processing technology, including ore processing and separation of individual rare earths, preparation of alloys, magnets, refrigerants, and thin film deposition, reduction, refining, and ultra-purification of rare earth elements. A thorough account of the atomic, physical, and reactive properties of these elements convey complex metallurgical principles with clarity. All chapters draw attention to the metals that illustrate the applicable techniques used in extraction, reduction, refining, and preparation ofrare earth compounds and alloys. Types of deposits and their origins throughout the world accompanied by a review of countries that actively participate inrare earth production show a dynamic, multi-faceted industry throughout. This book provides a ubiquitous source of industry expertise and objectives. It offers valuable scientific knowledge of physicochemical principles, process design and procedures in the preparation and purification of rare earths from minerals and ores to useful compounds and alloys.
Summary: So Much More Than an Account of Rare Earth Extraction
Rating: 5
The title of this excellent book is a misnomer, as it covers far more than the beneficiation of rare earth ores. It is an up-to-date mini-encyclopedia on the lanthanides.
Gupta and Krishnamurthy begin with a historical survey of the discovery of each rare earth element. From then on, they describe the chemical properties of each REE in considerable detail. They also elaborate on the properties of the major REE-bearing minerals, followed by major types of REE-bearing deposits.
Gupta and Krishnamurthy engage in a nation-by-nation survey of REE production, and then make projections for the future. One may be surprised to learn that South Africa, currently a very modest producer of REE, has the potential to become the world’s leader in this regard (p. 126).
The chapters on REE-ore beneficiation are very detailed. They include many helpful flow-charts to help the reader visualize the steps involved. There is also a chapter on the refining ofrare earth metals.
Finally, there is extensive discussion of the many and growing application of rare earths. These include magnets, magnetic refrigeration, specialized alloys, superconductors, and much more.
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Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths
By C.K. Gupta, N. Krishnamurthy
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 504
Publication Date: 2004-12-20
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0415333407
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780415333405
Binding: Hardcover
Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths compiles information from scattered sources often available only to specialists. This book provides a complete and usable survey of the rare earth resources, extraction, and production of numerous end products in both laboratory and industrial settings. The authors present the latest developments inrare earth extraction, production, and processing technology, including ore processing and separation of individual rare earths, preparation of alloys, magnets, refrigerants, and thin film deposition, reduction, refining, and ultra-purification of rare earth elements. A thorough account of the atomic, physical, and reactive properties of these elements convey complex metallurgical principles with clarity. All chapters draw attention to the metals that illustrate the applicable techniques used in extraction, reduction, refining, and preparation ofrare earth compounds and alloys. Types of deposits and their origins throughout the world accompanied by a review of countries that actively participate inrare earth production show a dynamic, multi-faceted industry throughout. This book provides a ubiquitous source of industry expertise and objectives. It offers valuable scientific knowledge of physicochemical principles, process design and procedures in the preparation and purification of rare earths from minerals and ores to useful compounds and alloys.
Summary: So Much More Than an Account of Rare Earth Extraction
Rating: 5
The title of this excellent book is a misnomer, as it covers far more than the beneficiation of rare earth ores. It is an up-to-date mini-encyclopedia on the lanthanides.
Gupta and Krishnamurthy begin with a historical survey of the discovery of each rare earth element. From then on, they describe the chemical properties of each REE in considerable detail. They also elaborate on the properties of the major REE-bearing minerals, followed by major types of REE-bearing deposits.
Gupta and Krishnamurthy engage in a nation-by-nation survey of REE production, and then make projections for the future. One may be surprised to learn that South Africa, currently a very modest producer of REE, has the potential to become the world’s leader in this regard (p. 126).
The chapters on REE-ore beneficiation are very detailed. They include many helpful flow-charts to help the reader visualize the steps involved. There is also a chapter on the refining ofrare earth metals.
Finally, there is extensive discussion of the many and growing application of rare earths. These include magnets, magnetic refrigeration, specialized alloys, superconductors, and much more.
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