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Innovative Applications of Rare Metals
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  • 1. Key metal in catalytic converters and jewelry
  • 2. Rare earth element used in catalytic converters and glass polishing
  • 3. Corrosion-resistant metal critical in capacitors for electronics
  • 6. Essential for rechargeable batteries in portable devices
  • 8. Historically used for luminous paints despite its radioactivity
  • 9. Extremely dense metal used in fountain pen tips and electrical contacts
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  • 4. Used in nuclear reactors for corrosion-resistant cladding
  • 5. Used to harden platinum and in electrical contacts
  • 7. Metal that melts near room temperature, used in semiconductors
  • 10. Catalyst metal widely used in automotive exhaust systems
  • 11. Rare metal prized for reflective coatings and resistance to corrosion
  • 12. Thin films of this metal create touchscreens and LCDs

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