Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths

Handbook on the Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths is a continuing series of books covering all aspects of rare earth science, including chemistry, life sciences, materials science, and physics.

The handbook emphasizes rare earth elements [Sc, Y and the lanthanides (La through Lu)] but, when relevant, information also is included about the closely related actinide elements.

The individual chapters are comprehensive, broad, up-to-date critical reviews written by highly experienced invited experts.

The series, which was started in 1978 by Professor Karl A.

Gschneidner, Jr.

, combines and integrates both the fundamentals and applications of these elements and now publishes two volumes a year.