Japan months away from running out of yttrium as China cuts exports 98% - The Oregon Group
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Japan could run out of yttrium within months unless China eases its export controls, according to the Financial Times, and has asked the US for help.
  • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
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    2 days ago

    Yttrium’s most critical use is in thermal barrier coatings that protect jet engines from extreme heat, as well as in in heat-resistant coatings for semiconductor manufacturing tools, ceramics, phosphors and lasers.

    the shovel makers won’t be happy about this.