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Light Rare Earth
Lanthanum
Lanthanum is a soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes rapidly when exposed to air. It is the first element in the lanthanide series and is essential for various high-tech applications.
Medium Criticality$4.5 $/kg
Key Applications
Hybrid vehicle batteries
Camera and telescope lenses
Petroleum refining catalysts
Metal alloys
Hydrogen storage
Major Producing Countries
China
Australia
United States
India
Brazil
Supply–Demand Analysis
Supply Risk Assessment
Moderate - China dominates 60% of global production
Current Demand Conditions
Increasing demand from EV battery sector
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