USGS: Science Topics: prometium

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Prometium

Rare earth (lanthanide series) element with symbol Pm and atomic number 61 <http://periodic.lanl.gov/61.shtml>

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Carbonatite and alkaline intrusion-related rare earth element deposits--A deposit model [More info]: Describes where and how mineral deposits of this type are found, including chemical and mineralogical characteristics, as well as unsolved scientific questions surrounding their origin.
China's rare-earth industry [More info]: Reviews production, consumption, and reserves and important policies and regulations regarding production and trade of rare earths, including recently announced export quotas.
Rare earth elements--End use and recyclability [More info]: Rare earth element use is changing with technology. This report explains how we use them and the prospects for recycling these important commodities.
The future of rare earth elements--will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply? [More info]: Presentation describing uses of rare earth elements, why they are important, where they occur and are produced, and aspects of the economics of production and consumption with emphasis on sites that might be developed for production.
The principal rare earth elements deposits of the United States-A summary of domestic deposits and a global perspective [More info]: Explains the geologic setting in which these deposits are found, with information about production and the processes used to extract these valuable mineral resources.

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