Handbook on the physics and chemistry of rare earths. Volume 28 /

• Other Authors: Gschneidner, Karl A., Jr., 1930-2016, Eyring, LeRoy
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: [Place of publication not identified] : North Holland, 2000.
• Series: Handbook on the physics and chemistry of rare earths ; v. 28
• Subjects: Rare earths > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Rare earth metal compounds > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Rare earth metal compounds.; Rare earths.; Electronic books.; Handbooks and manuals.

Even at the beginning of the new millenium the rare earths still remain, to a certain extent, a mystery. The chapters in this volume will help to unravel some of these. In the filling of the 4f electronic orbitals the lanthanides defy the elementary aufbau principle that underlies the periodic seque...