Minerals yearbook, 1989: Rare-earth minerals and metals
Domestic consumption of the rare earths was almost double the quantity used in 1988, mine production increased sharply, and the industry performed well amid increased international competition. Traditional markets of the rare earths, such as petroleum catalysts and metallurgical additives, continued a downward trend while new and emerging markets, such as neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets, advanced ceramics, and automotive catalysts, showed strong growth. The television and lamp phosphors market was unchanged, and glass polishing applications increased markedly. Demand for rare earths consumed in high-temperature superconductors was small; however, technologic breakthroughs in 1989 increased the prospects for commercial development of rare-earth superconductors.
- Research Organization:
- Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5298915
- Report Number(s):
- PB-91-220954/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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