Handbook on the physics and chemistry of rare earths. Volume 16 /

• Other Authors: Gschneidner, Karl A. (Karl Albert), 1930-, Eyring, LeRoy
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam ; London : North-Holland, 1993.
• Subjects: Rare earth metals.; Rare earths.; Electronic books.

The first chapter focuses on one aspect of one of the most stimulating topics in the whole of lanthanide science: the dual valence state elements Ce, Pr and Tb (valences of 3 and 4) and Sm, Eu, Tm and Yb (valences of 2 and 3). The authors bring us up to date on the status of our knowledge of valence...