Cerium is Four Time More Abundant than Neodymium (IMAGE)

DOE/Ames National Laboratory

Cerium is Four Time More Abundant than Neodymium

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Ames Laboratory scientist Bill McCallum will lead research to develop high-strength permanent magnets using the rare-earth element cerium. Cerium is four times more abundant than neodymium, which is the critical element used in today’s permanent magnets.

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US Deptartment of Energy's Ames Laboratory

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