Lanthanum
Catalysts, optical glass, battery alloys and specialist metallurgy.
ROSANA · TÜRKİYE, EUROPE, MENA AND ASIA
Rare earth sourcing and supplier coordination For Türkiye and global markets.
Rosana coordinates specification-led sourcing of rare earth oxides, metals, alloys and related advanced materials, combining supplier and origin checks with documentation, logistics, trade controls and continuity planning.
17Rare earth elements
4Core commercial forms
4Regions in scope
1Documented decision flow
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RARE EARTH SUPPLY
RARE EARTH SUPPLY
An element name is not a procurement specification.
Neodymium, dysprosium or cerium is only the starting point. The commercial requirement must define oxide, metal, salt, alloy or intermediate form together with purity, particle profile, packaging and acceptance criteria.
Rosana connects that technical brief to producer identity, origin, counterparties, end use, documentation, delivery route and applicable trade controls, creating comparable sourcing options for procurement teams.
THE 17 ELEMENTS
Rare earth element scope
The 15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium form the rare earth family. Their end uses can overlap, while sourcing conditions and specifications differ materially.
Cerium
Polishing compounds, catalysts, glass and ceramic applications.
Praseodymium
Permanent magnets, high-performance alloys and pigments.
Neodymium
NdFeB magnets, electric motors, turbines and laser systems.
Promethium
Radioactive and exceptionally limited; specialist research use only.
Samarium
SmCo magnets, high-temperature systems and neutron applications.
Europium
Displays, lighting, security marking and phosphor compounds.
Gadolinium
Magnetic, medical-imaging and neutron-capture applications.
Terbium
Magnet performance, green phosphors and sensor materials.
Dysprosium
High-temperature magnets, control systems and specialist alloys.
Holmium
Lasers, magnetic flux concentration and advanced research.
Erbium
Fibre-optic amplifiers, lasers and coloured glass.
Thulium
Portable radiation sources, lasers and research applications.
Ytterbium
Fibre lasers, metallurgy, sensors and precision measurement.
Lutetium
PET detectors, catalysis and high-density crystals.
Scandium
Lightweight Al-Sc alloys, aerospace and solid-oxide fuel cells.
Yttrium
Ceramics, laser crystals, phosphors and high-temperature alloys.
Promethium is radioactive and is not part of ordinary industrial trade. For all other elements, assessable form and availability are verified mandate by mandate.
END USES
From element to strategic application.
Permanent magnets
NdPr, Dy and Tb are strategic inputs for electric motors, wind turbines, robotics and precision-motion systems.
Catalysis and polishing
Cerium and lanthanum compounds support automotive catalysts, petrochemicals, glass processing and precision surfaces.
Optics, lasers and displays
Eu, Tb, Er, Yb, Nd and Y support phosphors, fibre optics, laser crystals and imaging technologies.
Advanced alloys
Scandium, yttrium and selected lanthanides are assessed for lightweight, thermal and metallurgical performance.
Medical and detection
Gd- and Lu-based materials can be used in imaging, scintillation and high-sensitivity detector systems.
Specialist technical use
Laboratory, sensor, nuclear and advanced-research applications require specific documentation and end-use review.
BUYER INPUT
A reliable source starts with a precise specification.
Element and commercial form
Oxide, metal, salt, alloy, master alloy or a clearly specified intermediate.
Quality and acceptance
Purity, rare-earth distribution, particle profile, moisture, packaging and test method.
Volume and cadence
Sample, pilot lot, one-off shipment or recurring consumption plan.
Delivery and timing
Delivery point, Incoterm, target date, transport and storage conditions.
End use and end user
Application, consignee, project country and required declarations or licences.
SOURCING FLOW
From requirement to controlled execution.
- 01
Define
Confirm the material form, quality, volume, schedule, delivery point and end use.
- 02
Screen
Review producer, origin, counterparties, capacity, documentation and applicable controls.
- 03
Compare
Make quality, lead time, route, licence, continuity and risk differences visible.
- 04
Coordinate
Align contracting, inspection, logistics, customs documents and delivery acceptance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Clarity before procurement.
How many rare earth elements are there?+
The rare earth family comprises 17 elements: the 15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium. A procurement specification must also define the required chemical form, purity, particle profile, packaging and acceptance method.
Does Rosana support rare earth imports into Türkiye?+
For suitable mandates, Rosana coordinates source, counterparty, product classification, origin, documentation and logistics for cross-border supply. Every transaction remains subject to applicable import, export, sanctions and end-use controls.
Which commercial forms can be assessed?+
Depending on the project, the assessment may cover oxides, metals, salts, alloys, master alloys or specified magnet-grade intermediates. Availability is confirmed only after technical and compliance screening.
What information should a buyer provide?+
Provide the element or compound, CAS or HS code if known, form, purity, particle specification, packaging, quantity and frequency, Incoterm, delivery point, target date, end use and end user.
Are stock and lead time guaranteed?+
No. Availability and lead time depend on specification, volume, origin, licensing, producer capacity and logistics. Website content is not an offer or a stock commitment.
ROSANA · RARE EARTHS / GLOBAL
Turn your requirement into a sourcing brief.
Share the element or compound, form, purity, quantity, delivery point, target date and end use so the first sourcing and risk framework can be prepared.