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Rare-Earth Metal

Rare-earth metals, also known as lanthanides, are a group of 17 chemical elements in the periodic table. They include elements with atomic numbers 57 to 71 (lanthanum to lutetium) and scandium and yttrium, which share similar chemical properties with lanthanides. Despite their name, rare-earth metals are relatively abundant in the Earth's crust, but they are often widely dispersed and challenging to extract in pure form. These metals exhibit unique properties that make them valuable in various industrial applications, including electronics, magnets, catalysts, and lighting. Rare-earth metals are crucial components in technologies such as smartphones, hybrid vehicles, wind turbines, and medical imaging equipment due to their magnetic, luminescent, and catalytic properties. They are also essential in green technologies for their role in energy-efficient lighting and batteries.