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A preliminary feasibility study of potential market applications for non-commercial technology magnets

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory led the activity for this highlight with CMI researchers at Ames National Laboratory

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A preliminary feasibility study of potential market applications for non-commercial technology magnets

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory led the activity for this highlight with CMI researchers at Ames National Laboratory

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Fluoride control enables REE recovery from bastnaesite

CMI researchers at Colorado School of Mines lead the activity for this highlight

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CMI works with industry to provide specialty training for new hire

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

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CMI works with industry to provide specialty training for new hire

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

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Origin of large magnetic anisotropy in 4f-electron-free “1-5” materials

CMI researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight

chemical diagram shows physical structure of YCo5

Hybrid rotor multiple magnets (HRMM) design for traction motors

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

bar graph shows Peak Torque and Torque/$ Comparison

Novel permanent magnet based on highly anisotropic TbCu7-type compounds

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

Hysteresis loops of as-synthesized SmFe7Nx powder (green curve) and a bulk magnet obtained after consolidation at 420 °C that resulted in a record high 82% relative density (red curve)

Dimensionally stable anode for molten salt electrolysis of RE metals

CMI researchers at Case Western Reserve University conducted the research for this highlight

Sm2Fe17N3 as a cost-effective high-performance magnet

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