A free mini-course exploring critical materials powering modern technology
Start Learning NowComprehensive introduction to the 17 rare earth elements, their properties, and what makes them unique in the periodic table.
Explore how these critical materials are used in modern manufacturing, from smartphones to wind turbines and electric vehicles.
Understand global distribution, extraction challenges, and the geopolitics of these increasingly important resources.
Rare earth elements are fundamental to today's advanced technologies and tomorrow's innovations. Despite their name, these elements aren't actually rare in Earth's crust – but economically viable concentrations are scarce.
As we transition to green energy and more sophisticated electronics, understanding these materials becomes increasingly important for professionals across industries.
Our course demystifies these critical resources and explores their role in:
Our structured, self-paced course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of rare earth elements in just 5 hours spread over 2 weeks.
Meet the 17 elements that make up this special group and learn why they matter.
Explore the unique physical and chemical properties that make these elements so valuable.
Discover how rare earths enable everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
Understand extraction, processing, and the geopolitics of rare earth elements.
Look ahead to emerging applications and sustainable approaches to rare earth usage.
Neodymium (Nd, atomic number 60) is one of the most commercially significant rare earth elements. When combined with iron and boron, it creates the strongest permanent magnets known to science.
These neodymium magnets are essential components in:
A single large wind turbine can contain up to 600kg of rare earth elements, primarily neodymium.
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