Domestic demand for the rare earths, scandium, yttrium, and the 15 lanthanoids increased in 2007 based on apparent consumption. Not surprisingly, prices were higher in 2007 than in 2006. For example, the auto industry's appetite grew for cerium compounds used in automotive catalytic converters,...
The U.S. Geological Survey recognizes 17 different rare earths, materials with science-fiction-esque names like lanthanum and gadolinium. They are used in everything: glass polishing and ceramics, automotive catalytic converters, computer monitors, lighting, televisions and pharmaceuticals. "We are addi...
In industry, catalytic converters can be dozens of times larger than those used in automobiles, and several times hotter. Standard subcomponents of catalytic oxidizers include a line burner, catalyst bed, and heat exchanger. The catalyst bed is usually in the form of either honeycombed ceramic or...
From improving the mechanical strength and durability of dental prosthetics to optimizing the efficiency of oxygen sensors and catalytic converters in automotive applications, nano-composite zirconia is proving to be an invaluable material. Its role in mobile technology, particularly with the advent of ...
In older vehicles, where the catalytic converter can become blocked and have a major impact on gas flow and, ultimately, performance, removing the converter may have a more significant impact on the horsepower of the engine. With a focus on speed and producing as much horsepower as possible, ...
This is also the case for plastics recovered and recycled from body parts (specifically facias), for other precious metals recovered from catalytic converters in US and Canada. The opportunity for expansion in this area continues. SOURCE: Stellantis Related cont...
The lion’s share of palladium, used in catalytic converters, and nickel, a crucial ingredient of electric-vehicle batteries and stainless steel — is mined in Russia, which is subject to Western sanctions after invading Ukraine. It’s hard to imagine the US being able to fulfill the Biden ...
There are no catalytic converters But not only the security features are gone. In principle, the decree completely abolishes the emission standards. So far, the same euro standards apply in Russia as in the rest of Europe. Because just to meet the Euro 2 standard, the vehicle would have to...
Rare earth metals play a pivotal role in addressing environmental challenges, particularly in the domain of air pollution control. Catalytic Converters: As mentioned earlier in the context of automotive applications, rare earth metals, including cerium and lanthanum, are essential components in catalytic...
s total production of platinum and palladium goes to the automotive industry. Only a few grams are used in each vehicle, but the world builds a huge number of cars annually. As electric and hybrid vehicles become more common, less PGM’s are needed for catalytic converters, but more are ...