Rare earths in Brazil: historical aspects, production, and perspectives

Author(s)

Paulo C. de Sousa Filho ^[1] ; Osvaldo A. Serra ^[2]

Affiliation

^[1] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Química - Brasil

^[2] Universidade de São Paulo. Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto. Departamento de Química - Brasil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Química Nova; v. 37, n. 4, p. 753-760, 2014-00-00.

Abstract

This contribution introduces a brief discussion about the properties and applications of the rare earth elements, with a focus on their current status in Brazil. The general chemical properties, main applications and historical background of the chemistry of these elements are presented, and special attention is devoted to the development of the exploitation and both academic and industrial activities involving rare earths in Brazil. A discussion of the current world scenario ensues and some perspectives regarding the prospection, market and government policy concerning the rare earth elements in Brazil are given. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/01669-1 - Nanostructured phosphors and core@shell systems containing rare earths: applications in biological labeling, lighting, and visualization
• Grantee: Paulo Cesar de Sousa Filho
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• FAPESP's process: 08/09266-5 - Studies on synthesis, structural and spectroscopic properties of Rare Earth oxosalts for applications as vacuum ultraviolet phosphors
• Grantee: Paulo Cesar de Sousa Filho
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)