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Critical chemistry: what makes rare earths so special?

Babbage from The Economist (subscriber edition)

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How do f-electrons create unique electronic and magnetic properties?

Sella explains f-shell electron counts, complex energy levels, and how those give each lanthanide distinct electronic and magnetic personalities.

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