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Liquid metal extraction of Nd from NdFeB magnet scrap

Thesis/Dissertation ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/754780· OSTI ID:754780
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  1. Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States)

This research involves using molten magnesium (Mg) to remove neodymium (Nd) from NdFeB magnet scrap by diffusion. The results show that liquid metal extraction of Nd may be a viable and inexpensive method for recovering the expensive rare earth element Nd for use in Mg castings.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
754780
Report Number(s):
IS-T--1872
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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