Lanthanides, Tantalum and Niobium (Special Publication of the Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (Closed) .7) (Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989. 2014. xi, 380 S. 38 SW)

Rare Earth Elements (REE) as well as tantalum and niobium are of tremendous importance because of their specific high-technology applications. The contributions gathered in this volume give an up-to-date survey on the mineralogy, primary ore deposits, prospecting, processing and applications of REE, Ta, and Nd, making this volume a useful handbook for practitioners and students. Finally, the comprehensive coverage of the fundamental aspects, especially as regards REE as tracers of geological phenomena, will prove extremely helpful. Contents: Mineralogy.- Geochemistry.- Characterization of Ore Deposits.- Prospecting.- Processing of Ores.- Applications.- Subject Index.