Reseña del libro "Rare-Earth Elements (en Inglés)"
How do mineral deposits become the materials inside electric vehicles, wind turbines, optical devices and emerging quantum technologies? Rare-Earth Elements: From Deposit to Device explores this journey through the chemistry, geology, processing and applications of these essential metals. Written for scientists, engineers, researchers and advanced students, the book connects fundamental principles with industrial processes, environmental challenges and supply security. Across twelve chapters, readers will explore: • The chemistry and physics of rare-earth elements, including electronic structure, oxidation states, magnetism and optical properties. • Geological deposits, resource distribution, geochemistry and analytical methods. • Mining, beneficiation, chemical processing, solvent extraction, ion exchange and emerging separation technologies. • Permanent magnets, optical and catalytic materials, superconductors, hydrogen-storage materials and quantum applications. • Uses in medicine, nuclear technology and the life sciences. • Recycling, environmental impacts, radioactivity and life-cycle assessment. • Supply chains, export controls, policy and future research directions. Worked problems, element data tables, oxide-to-metal conversion factors, a glossary, references and a subject index support learning and practical reference. From understanding mineral resources to examining advanced materials and circular resource flows, this book brings together the scientific and engineering knowledge needed to understand the rare-earth value chain.