If I told you that yttrium had surged in price by nearly 1,500% this year, I bet your next question would be: "What the hell is yttrium and how do I pronounce it?" In the case of the latter, it's ...

Yttrium was discovered in the late 18th century, but only during the past few decades has this soft, silvery metal found widespread use — in chemistry, physics, computer technology, energy, medicine ...

Yttrium has quietly moved from obscure chemistry charts into the center of a strategic scramble, as a once-plentiful rare earth suddenly looks like a bottleneck for modern technology. The element sits ...

BEIJING/MONTREAL/SINGAPORE/HOUSTON (Reuters) -Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese export restrictions, sparking fears of ...

In the recent years scientists have intensified their research in the field of nanoparticles mainly due to the innovative and unexpected results that are achieved through altering of the atomic and ...

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China controls roughly 90 percent of the rare-earth materials used in high-tech manufacturing, but the United States, Australia and Japan are exploring new sources that could end the Chinese monopoly.

China's export controls on rare earth yttrium throttling supply International prices have rocketed, stocks running low for some Shortages pose risks for aerospace ...