Compounds of rare earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium

CPC v2.1 Code: 3429

About compounds of rare earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium

cpc code 3429 covers the production and processing of compounds of rare earth metals, including yttrium and scandium. These materials play a crucial role in a wide range of high-tech applications, from electronics and renewable energy to defense and aerospace. As global demand for advanced technologies continues to grow, the rare earth compounds industry has become an increasingly important part of the broader manufacturing and chemical sectors.

Production process

The production of rare earth compounds typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, which may include rare earth ores or recycled materials, are extracted and processed to separate the individual rare earth elements. These elements are then combined with other chemicals to form the desired compounds, often through processes like precipitation, ion exchange, or solvent extraction. Finally, the compounds are purified and prepared for use in various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of rare earth compounds include the raw rare earth materials, as well as various chemical reagents, energy sources, and specialized equipment. Access to reliable supplies of rare earth ores, as well as the necessary processing and refining capabilities, are critical to this industry. Additionally, skilled labor and advanced manufacturing technologies play a key role in the efficient and cost-effective production of these specialized materials.

Production outputs

The compounds produced under cpc code 3429 are used in a wide range of applications, including 3832 Electrical machinery and apparatus, 3839 Other electrical equipment n.e.c., 3845 Instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and other purposes, and 3851 Optical instruments and photographic equipment. These rare earth compounds are essential components in many high-tech products, such as permanent magnets, catalysts, phosphors, and specialized electronics.

Family tree for compounds of rare earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34'>34: Basic chemicals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/342'>342: Basic inorganic chemicals n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3429'>3429: Compounds of rare earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3421'>3421: Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and rare gases; inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3422'>3422: Zinc oxide; zinc peroxide; chromium oxides and hydroxides; manganese oxides; iron oxides and hydroxides; earth colours; cobalt oxides and hydroxides; titanium oxides; lead oxides; red lead and orange lead; inorganic bases n.e.c.; metal oxides, hydroxides and peroxides n.e.c., except of mercury</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3423'>3423: Chemical elements n.e.c.; inorganic acids; inorganic oxygen compounds of boron, silicon and carbon; halogen or sulphur compounds of non-metals; sodium hydroxide; hydroxide and peroxide of magnesium; oxides, hydroxides and peroxides of strontium or barium; aluminium hydroxide; hydrozine and hydroxylamine and their inorganic salts</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3424'>3424: Phosphates of triammonium; salts and peroxysalts of inorganic acids and metals n.e.c.</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3425'>3425: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids; colloidal precious metals and compounds thereof; inorganic and organic compounds of mercury; other inorganic chemicals n.e.c.; compressed air; amalgams</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3426'>3426: Isotopes n.e.c. and compounds thereof (including heavy water)</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3427'>3427: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides; fulminates, cyanates and thiocyanates; silicates; borates; perborates</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3428'>3428: Hydrogen peroxide; phosphides; carbides; hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides</a>"]

    D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/34290'>34290: Compounds of rare earth metals, of yttrium or of scandium</a>"]


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