Mischmetal is a German word that means a mix of metals. The first mischmetal was created from monazite ore. Mischmetal is a rare earth alloy that is composed of cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, praseodymium and other rare-earth metals in different proportions. Other than rare-earth metals, mischmetal also contains impurities. In special applications, impurities, like Fe is are intentionally added with a motive to improve the properties. It can be availed in different forms, for instance rod, chunks and ingot.
Synonyms:
Misch metal, cerium mischmetal, flint mischmetal, rare earth mischmetal, mixed metal
Physical Properties:
This is a soft and brittle rare earth alloy that is not available in its pure form. Though it is possible to get 99.99% purity. The toughness, ductility, strength and conductivity properties tend to change due to the lattice defects and microstructural inclusions created by the impurities.
Mischmetal Applications:
The country that is regarded as the largest producer of rare earths, including mischmetal alloy is China. Some major industrial applications of mischmetal are as follows: