Column leaching process of rare earth and aluminum from weathered crust elution-deposited rare earth ore with ammonium salts

In order to better understand the leaching process of rare earth （RE） and aluminum （Al） from the weathered crust elutiondepositedRE ore, the mass transfer of RE and Al in column leaching was investigated using the chromatographic plate theory. Theresults show that a higher initial ammonium concentration in a certain range can enhance the mass transfer process. pH of leachingagent in the range of 2 to 8 almost has no effect on the mass transfer efficiency of RE, but plays a positive role in the mass transferefficiency of Al under strong acidic condition （pH〈4）. There is an optimum flow rate that makes the highest mass transfer efficiency.The optimum leaching condition of RE is the leaching agent pH of 4？8, ammonium concentration of 0.4 mol/L and flow rate of0.5 mL/min. The mass transfer efficiencies of RE and Al both follow the order： （NH4）2SO4〈NH4Cl〈NH4NO3, implying thecomplexing ability of anion.

Study on Simultaneous Catalytic Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide and Nitric Oxide on Rare Earth Mixed Compounds

CeO2/γ-Al2O3, La203/γ-Al2O3, CeO2-La203/γ-Al2O3 and CeO2-La2O3, which were prepared by impregnating in certain ratio, were used as the catalysts for the reduction of SO2 and NO by CO. Separate and simultaneous removal of SO2 and NO over LaEO3/γ-Al2O3, CeOE/γ-Al2O3, CeOE-LaEO3/γ-Al2O3 were investigated. The phase characteristics of catalysts were also analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The result shows that the conversions of SO2 and NO are above 98 % over CeOE/γ-Al2O3 and CeOE-LaEO3/γ-Al2O3. After SO2 is added in the NO-CO-N2 system （NO ：SO2 = 1：2 - 1 ： 3）, the conversions of SO2 and NO are both above 98%. Furthermore, it is found that CeO2-La2O3 with various ratios has different activity for the simultaneous reduction of SO2 and NO.

Review of magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effect in the intermetallic compounds of rare earth with low boiling point metals

The magnetocaloric effect （MCE） in many rare earth （RE） based intermetallic compounds has been extensively in- vestigated during the last two decades, not only due to their potential applications for magnetic refrigeration but also for better understanding of the fundamental problems of the materials. This paper reviews our recent progress on studying the magnetic properties and MCE in some binary or ternary intermetallic compounds of RE with low boiling point metal（s） （Zn, Mg, and Cd）. Some of them exhibit promising MCE properties, which make them attractive for low temperature magnetic refrigeration. Characteristics of the magnetic transition, origin of large MCE, as well as the potential application of these compounds are thoroughly discussed. Additionally, a brief review of the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties in the quaternary rare earth nickel boroncarbides RENi2B2C superconductors is also presented.

Recovery and separation of rare earth elements by molten salt electrolysis

With the increasing demand of rare earth metals in functional materials,recovery of rare earth elements(REEs)from secondary resources has become important for the green economy transition.Molten salt electrolysis has the advantages of low water consumption and low hazardous waste during REE recovery.This review systematically summarizes the separation and electroextraction of REEs on various reactive electrodes in different molten salts.It also highlights the relationship between the formed alloy phases and electrodeposition parameters,including applied potential,current,and ion concentration.Moreover,the feasibility of using LiF–NaF–KF electrolyte to recover REEs is evaluated through thermodynamic analysis.Problems related to REE separation/recovery the choice of electrolyte are discussed in detail to realize the low-energy and high current efficiency of practical applications.

Pretreatment of Chrysotile With Rare Earth Compounds Lowered Its Cytotoxicity by Lessening Surface Charges

Pathological effects of asbestos are probably dependent on the special surface properties of the fibers, such as surface charge, surface metal ions. The present study was designed to determine whether the pretreatment of chrysotile asbestos fibers (CAF) with rare earth compounds (REC) solution can reduce their pathogenicity. The results showed that REC-pretreated CAF induced less nitrogen oxide (NO) production by alveolar macrophages (AM). In addition, the pretreatment lowered the capacity of hemolysis and the methylene blue (MB) adsorption of the native CAF. These findings suggested that the pretreatment of CAF with REC solution reduced the in vitro toxicity of CAF by lessening its surface charges. Nevertheless, the pathogenicity and the carcinogenicity of REC-pretreated CAF in vivo remain to be investigated.

Preparation，Structural Characterization and Thermal Decomposition Mechanism of Rare Earth Salts of 3－Nitro－1，2，4－Triazol－5－One

Eleven rare earth salts of 3-nitro-1, 2 , 4-triazol-5-one (NTO) was prepared by using aqueous solutions of lithium salt of NTO and corresponding rare earth nitrates. The formulae of these salts are determined as RE(NTO)3. nH2O, where RE is Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd,Tb, Dy or Yb, and n is 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 5, 5 and 6 correspondingly. Their thermal decomposition mechanism was studied by using DSC, TG-DTG and FT-IR techniques under linearly increasing temperature.

Preparation and Characterization of Layered Compound Zirconium Bis(monohydrogenphosphate) Intercalated with Rare Earth Complex

Layered compound zirconium bis(monohydrogenphosphate)(alpha-ZrP) intercalated with rare earth complex Eu(DBM)(3)phen was prepared. The pre-intercalation of p-methoxyaniline into alpha-ZrP makes the interlayer separation large enough to exchange PMA with europium complex, thus, the luminescent assembly was prepared. This was confirmed by X-ray diffraction, UV-visible spectra and elemental analysis. The fluorescence spectra and lifetime of the assembly were also presented.

Theoretical Study of the Rare Earth Compounds Lafe_13-Xt_x(T= Cr, Cu, Ga, Mn, Ni) and Curie Temperature Variation

The phase stability and site preference of the intermetallics LaFe13-xTx (T=Cr, Cu, Ga, Mn, Ni) with NaZn13-type structure have been investigated by lattice inversion potentials. The calculated results indicate that each of the stabilizing elements Cr and Mn significantly decreases the cohesive energy of LaFe13-xTx and plays a role in stabilizing the 1:13 structure. The calculated lattice parameters of LaFe13-xTx (T=Al, Si) compounds are in good agreement with the experimental data. Qualitative analyses are carried out on the behavior of the Curie temperature and magnetocrystalline anisotropy. All the results indicate that the pair potentials based on the lattice inversion method can effectively give a deeper insight into the structure and property of complex materials.

STUDY ON SYNTHESIS,CHARACTERIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF A NEW RARE EARTH COORDINATION COMPOUND WITH BENZOIC ACID

In this paper,a new rare earth benzoate coordination compound,[TbL_3(HL)(H_2O)]_2 (HL=C_7H_6O_2=benzoic acid) is synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis DTA,TG,DTC,and IR spectra.The title compound crystallizes in triclinic,space.group P with a=9.148(1),b=11.460(2), c=13.506(2);α=112.76(1),β=91.83(1),γ=91.99(1)°;Z=1;V=1303.3.The final R factor is 0.0235.The rare earth ion is nine-coordinated to form a distorted monocapped square antiprism.

Research and Development of Rare Earth Advanced Materials in China

China is rich in resources of rare earths(REs). Based on tremendous work, China has made great achievements in research and development of REs since 1980s, and the production of RE has won the leading position in the world. The application of RE elements in advanced materials have progressed significantly during the past years. The wide range of rare earth application in China has been reviewed and discussed in this paper, including the development of advanced RE materials (RE-Al alloys, rare earth nonferrous metal alloys, rare earth luminescent materials, rare earth hydrogen storage materials, rare earth permanent magnet and rare earth compounds used in agriculture, i.e., rare earth micronutrient fertilizer etc.) End the research of new RE materials (high T-c rare earth superconductor, rare earth electronic and photonic materials, rare earth ceramics and rare earth precious metal alloys). Finally, the further development works to be required are as follow: (1) to enhance the applied fundamental research, study the intrinsic properties of rare earth elements and develop less well known uses; (2) to undertake the applied research of median and heavy rare earth and find a way out of the unbalance of RE resources in the various applications; (3) to strengthen the applied research of RE element's in energy field, solving the energy-related, energy-saved and environmental problems.

Wear-Resistance Performance of ZA-27 Alloys Reinforced by Rare Earth Compounds

The morphology of ZA-27 alloy reinforced by RE compounds and its wear-resistance were studied. It is found that some nodular second phases appear due to the addition of Si and RE, which can disperse in grain boundaries or between dendrite crystals so that the alloy has been refined. Energy spectrum analysis of scanning electron microscope shows that the second phases are complex compounds containing RE, Al, Zn and Si. The micro- hardness test indicates that micro-hardness values of the compounds are higher than those of the matrix. The wear-resis tance of ZA-27 alloy reinforced by RE compounds is 4 times as high as that of ZA-27 alloy and also higher than that of ZA-27 alloy containing Si phase. The impact toughness of the alloy containing RE and Si is higher than that of the alloy containing Si.

Mid-Temperature Synthesis of CeO_2-TiO_2 Complex Compound and Its XRD Structure Study

The CeTi 2O 6, which is formed above 1300 ℃ by ceramic method, was obtained at 700 ℃ using sol gel synthesis method. XRD analysis shows that there is 8% deficient of Ce in the structure. The chemical formula is Ce 0.92 Ti 2O 5.84 , which has a monoclinic structure with space group of C 2/ m . Its cell parameters are a =0.9811(8) nm, b =0.3726(3) nm, c =0.6831(6) nm, and β =118.84°. After being treated at 1300 ℃ for 3 h, the system keeps stable but the deficient disappears, while the chemical formula change to the normal CeTi 2O 6, and the cell parameters are a =0.9813(3) nm, b =0.3752(4) nm, c =0.6883(5) nm, β =119.05°. The key to synthesis the precursors of CeTi 2O 6 is that Ti 4+ and Ce 3+ ions must reach the atomistic distributing state and prevent the oxidation of Ce 3+ during sol gel process.

Analysis of Valence Electron Structure in Compound Layer of Steel 42CrMo Plasma Nitrided with Rare Earth Addition

The valence electron structure (VES) in compound layer of steel plasma-nitrided at 560°C with rare earth (RE) addition was calculated based on the empirical electron theory (EET) of solids and molecules and BLD method. The results show that the presence of RE atoms diffused into surface layer leads to an increase of phase structure factor, which explains the catalyzing and micro-alloying effects of RE.

SYNTHESIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONDUCTING POLYANILINE DOPED WITH RARE EARTH CHLORIDE

Polyaniline doped with rare earth chloride was synthesized in organic solvent and identified by elemental analysis and infrared spectroscopy. The experimental results show that there exists both doping and complexation at the same time in the resulting product. When pH4. Moreover, polyaniline doped with rare earth chloride exhibits better thermal stability than that doped with hydrochloric acid.

Preparation of Heteropoly Molybdoselenite Complex and Its Lanthanide Salts and Their Catalysis for Hydroxylation of Phenol

A heteropoly molybdoselenite complex （NH4）6[ Se2Mo8O31 ]·5H2O and its lanthanide salts Ln2 [Se2Mo8O31]-XH2O（Ln = La^3＋, Ce^3＋, Nd^3＋ Sm^3＋） were synthesized and characterized with elemental analysis, IR, UV, XRD and TG-DTA. Their reactivity for hydroxylation of phenol was investigated. The results show that catalytic activity of （ NH4 ）6 [Se2Mo8O31 ]·5H2O is higher than that of its lanthanide salts. The reaction temperatures, the reaction time. the catalvst amount, the ratio of phenol and H2O2 have influence on the phenol conversation, H2O2 selectivity and product distribution. The optimum reaction condition was obtained with orthogonal method. At optimum reaction condition which the ratio of phenol and H2O2 = 1 ： 1, reaction time is 4 h, reaction temperatures is 70℃ and catalyst is 10 g·mol^-1, and the conversation of phenol reaches as high as 29.65 %, the product selectivity can reach 77.2 % for catalyst （NH4）6[ Se2Mo8O31 ]·5H2O.

Study of the Coarse Blocky Compounds in the As－cast 7075 Aluminium Alloys Containing Rare Earth Elements

The coarse blocky compounds in the as-cast 7075 aluminium alloys containing rare earth elements, neodymium, cerium or mischmetal were investigated by means of transmission electron microscope with EDX and scanning electron microscope. The blocky compounds in these alloys were identified as rare earth compounds, (Cr, Ti)2 RE (Al, X)20 (X is magnesium, copper and zinc),body-centred cubic, with 184 atoms to the unit cell , lattice parameter 1.453￣1. 458 nm, Vickers hardness 4000￣5600 MPa and calculated density 3400 kg/m3. The results show that the amount of blocky compounds in the alloys decreases with decreasing of Ti and Cr content or with increasing of cooling rate during solidification.

Effects of La-Rich Rare Earth Alloys on Structure and Mechanical Properties of ZL101A Alloy

The effects of La rich rare earth alloys on structure and mechanical properties of ZL101A alloy in as cast, heat treated and remelted states were investigated. The appropriate quantity of the addition of RE alloys and the reasonable heat treatment parameters for integral casting wheel made by low pressure die casting have been suggested.

Lubricity of Rare Earth Compounds in Oil

The lubricities of fifteen rare earth compounds of lanthanum, praseodymium, samarium, europium and gadolinium are evaluated on a four ball tester and compared with that of ZDDP(Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate). Results show that some of rare earth compounds provide much better lubricities than ZDDP, and the hexagonal type of rare earth metal compounds exhibit better lubricites than the body centered cubic type of metal compounds.

Study of Properties of Intermetallic Compounds of Rare Earth Metals by Artificial Neural Networks

The results of an expert system of lanthanide intermetallic compounds using artificial neural networks and chemical bond parameter method were reported. Two pattern recognition neural models, one for prediction of the occurrence of 1 : 1 lanthanide intermetallic compounds with CsClstructure and the other for prediction of congruent or incongruent melting types, were developed. Four regression neural models were also developed for prediction of melting point of these compounds. In order to get rid of overfitting, cross-vahdation method was used for the neural models. And satisfactory results were obtained in all of the neural models in this paper.

Rare Earth Compounds in Cemented Carbides with Trace Rare Earth Additions

The morphology,structure and distribution of the rare earth compounds in the YG8R.YT5R and YT14R cemented carbides with additions of trace light rare earths were studied with an analytical electron microscope. The particles of the rare earth compounds in these alloys are all spherical and distribute at interfaces between the Co-cement phase and WC hard phase or(TiW)C solid solution,and in the(TiW)C solid solution.In the YG8R and YTI4R alloys,the rare earth compound is RE_2O_3 with a bcc structure,while in the YT5R alloy. the rare earth compound is RE_2O_2S with a hcp structure.