The Rare Earths: Their Occurrence, Chemistry, and Technology

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Rare earths are the invisible backbone of modern technology—the seventeen elements powering every smartphone, electric vehicle, and renewable energy grid. In The Rare Earths, Stanley Isaac delivers a comprehensive study that follows these materials from their geological origins through the chemical refining processes to their indispensable roles in high-tech manufacturing. You will discover why these elements are critical to the green energy transition and why their supply chains have become some of the most geopolitically sensitive in the global economy.\n\nIsaac explains the chemistry and technology behind the rare earths in clear, accessible prose. You will learn how these elements enable everything from permanent magnets in wind turbines to phosphors in displays and catalysts in industrial chemistry. This is essential reading for anyone interested in materials science, global supply chains, or the technology that defines the 21st century.

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