North Holland Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths

The Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths, Volume 45, provides an extensive resource for professionals in chemistry, materials science, physics, and the life sciences. This ongoing series offers deep coverage of rare earth elements, specifically focusing on Scandium (Sc), Yttrium (Y), and the lanthanide series from Lanthanum (La) through Lutetium (Lu). When relevant, the text also includes data on closely related actinide elements to provide a complete scientific picture. Each volume consists of comprehensive, up-to-date critical reviews. These chapters are written by invited experts with significant experience in the field, ensuring that the information is both reliable and authoritative. Since its inception in 1978 by Professor Karl A. Gschneidner Jr., this series has worked to combine and integrate diverse scientific perspectives into a single, cohesive reference. This volume serves as an essential tool for researchers and students needing a broad understanding of rare earth science.