Trends in structure and thermodynamic properties of normal rare earth carbonates and rare earth hydroxycarbonates

Paul Kim, Andre Anderko, Alexandra Navrotsky, Richard E. Riman

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Abstract

A general overview of the trends in structural and thermodynamic properties that have been identified within the hydrated normal rare earth carbonates and the rare earth hydroxycarbonates is presented. Based upon available literature, we demonstrate the trends in crystallographic unit cell parameters, thermal stability, aqueous solubility, and thermochemical properties. These trends can be attributed to both the unique chemistry and strong similarity of the rare earth elements. There are also inconsistent trends that signal research needs to better understand the structure–energy relationships of the rare earth carbonates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number106
JournalMinerals
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 7 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hydroxycarbonates
  • Normal carbonates
  • Property correlations
  • Rare-earth carbonates
  • Thermodynamic properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Geology

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