Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group |
Technical purpose The described process is utilized in the mining industry for the production of rare earth elements (REEs) via the bastnaesite route. This involves the use of solvent extraction techniques to refine the mined ore after preliminary processes like precipitation and calcination. The mined product is primarily used in various high-tech applications, including electronics, magnets, renewable energy technologies, and as catalysts in chemical synthesis. |