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Holmium: The Surprisingly Ubiquitous Power of a 'Rare Earth'

Author
Mike Breault
Published
Thu 21 Nov 2024
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Join us for a deep dive into holmium—from its surprising abundance and discovery in 1878 to its roles as a magnetic powerhouse, neutron-sponge in nuclear reactors, precision lasers in medicine, and a crucial reference for spectrophotometers. We’ll also explore the ongoing hunt for magnetic monopoles and the promising, cutting-edge potential of holmium in quantum computing.


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