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CMI Project 2.1.25: Preparation, evaluation and characterization of rare earth alloys directly from oxide intermediates Research Highlights

Preparation, evaluation and characterization of rare earth alloys directly from oxide intermediates 

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

Preparation, evaluation and characterization of rare earth alloys directly from oxide intermediates 

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

Fractured (inner) surface of the reduced pellet of NdFe alloy (reduction time: 24h, cell voltage – 2.9V).

Preparation, evaluation and characterization of rare earth alloys directly from oxide intermediates 

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

Microstructure of Nd2O3+Fe2O3 sintered oxide precursor with combination of mechanical strength and internal porosity. 

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