China rare earth export quantity weakens from March to April 2021 and export value keeps risingOn April 18, 2021, the General Administration of Customs released the export value of major commodities in March, 2021.In March 2021, a total of 9,081 tons of rare earth and its products were exported, wor Read More »

Most of the aluminium oxide produced is used to form aluminium metal. Oxygen typically catalyses corrosion in reaction with the metal aluminium. However, when bonded with oxygen to form aluminium oxide, a protective coating forms and prevents further oxidation. This adds strength and makes the mater Read More »

Gold is one of the most beautifully luminescent and valuable metals on Earth because of its ability to throw light, reflect energy and resist tarnishing. PVD or Physical Vapor Deposition Gold Sputtering is commonly used in the watch and jewelry industry to produce coatings that are hard and durable Read More »

With the country to strengthen the supervision of commodity prices, non-ferrous metal prices fell across the board, magnesium prices should be a sharp correction.Up to May 21, 99.9% magnesium ingot Fugu area factory quoted the mainstream ex-factory tax cash price of 18,800 ~ 18,500 yuan/ton, it is u Read More »

Lithium cobalt oxide is a dark blue or bluish-gray crystalline solid,[4] and is commonly used in the positive electrodes of lithium-ion batteries.Currently, the most popular lithium-ion technology is the lithium-cobalt oxide (LCO) battery which has a cathode composed of LiCoO2. The main feature of t Read More »

Cobalt oxide nanoparticles are graded as harmful to humans and dangerous for the environment. They can be harmful if swallowed, and cause allergic skin reactions. They are also very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. ApplicationsThe key applications of cobalt oxide nanoparticles are a Read More »

Rare earth is an important material basis to support China's manufacturing industry, and breakthroughs in key material technologies are the cornerstone of the development of rare earth industry.As we all know, rare earth is characterized by large quantity and wide range and multi-use of one material Read More »

In the second week of May, the price of superimposed ferosilicate rose, mainly driven by the continued surge of the coal market. In the first four days, the magnesium market continued its soaring pattern and stabilized on Friday.Up to May 14, 99.9% magnesium ingot Fugu area factory quoted the mainst Read More »

On April 29, at the Second China Rare Earth Industry Chain Forum 2021 held in Chengdu, Sichuan province, industry insiders pointed out that the surplus of lanthanum and cerium products has been a common problem facing the development of the rare earth industry, and is also a key problem restricting Read More »

American Resources, a US coal company, plans to build a two-kilowatt rare-earth processing plant with a mobile electrolytic cell, but the location of the plant has yet to be determined.The company said the move is part of its plan to commercialize process chains for rare earth elements technology, a Read More »

Britain is already developing and building up a national reserve of rare earths, The Telegraph reported.Business Department officials are discussing how to protect Britain's access to key materials, including lithium and cobalt, the report said.Britain could avoid a shortage by building up a global Read More »

From 2020 to 2030, the global lead market will face many challenges and opportunities. One of the biggest challenges is that lead-based batteries will face the growth of lithium-based batteries in the automotive application market share.Increasingly electrified vehicles will be rolled out by Europea Read More »

As a lightweight and functional material, magnesium material will play an important role in promoting green, low-carbon and high-quality development and show greater achievements.In the current resources, energy and commodity prices continue rising under the new situation, metal magnesium on renewed Read More »

Iron (Ferrum) is a metal element with an atomic number of 26. The chemical formula of iron is Fe, and its English name is iron. The average relative atomic mass is 55.845. Pure iron is white or silvery white with metallic luster. Melting point 1538℃, boiling point 2750℃, soluble in strong acid and m Read More »

Nickel is a hard, ductile and ferromagnetic metal that can be highly polished and resistant to corrosion. Nickel is an iron-philic element. The core is mainly composed of iron and nickel. In the earth's crust, the nickel content of mafic rocks is higher than that of silicoaluminous rocks. For exampl Read More »