Ames Laboratory produced this video about "Tough SmCo," which was developed at Ames Laboratory with industry partner Energy Electron Corporation and won a 2021 R&D 100 Award.
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Semi-continuous calciothermic reduction and production of rare earth elements
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CMI technology RE-Metal wins 2021 R&D 100 Award
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CMI technology Tough SmCo magnet wins R&D100 Award
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Preparation, evaluation and characterization of rare earth alloys directly from oxide intermediates
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Industry designation of Al-Ce alloys
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