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Manganese is a hard and brittle heavy metal, which is nearly similar to iron. Manganese ores are mainly in Russia, Africa, India and Australia reduced, further resources can be found in the form of manganese nodules on the bottom of the oceans. Manganese is relatively frequently, but is also used in large quantities in steel production, so that there is a growing market for manganese ore. Links:

Dysprosium might not seem like much on the surface, but it is a very rare and special element. Dysprosium was discovered in 1886 by Paul Emile Lecoq de Boisbaudran. The silvery metallic element is highly sought because it is used to make the control rods found in nuclear reactors. The pure form of Dysprosium is very rare and a worthwhile investment. The demand for this very rare earth element is [read more]

The use of cotton in the textile industry is common for thousands of years. According to various sources the Egyptians knew about 3000 BC. to use these natural fiber, oldest recordings date from India. Eg cotton varieties are differentiated by region and natural characteristics: Upland cotton, ELS cotton (Extra Long Staple), SVJ cotton, etc. Investing In recent years, investors who are otherwise experts in savings or shares in these commodities. [read more]

Palladium belongs also to the precious metals and the platinum is very closely related, even if it is significantly more reactive. It falls mostly in small amounts of the copper and nickel production, since it occurs in the same ore. There is, besides using it in the jewelry industry, an important precursor of modern catalysts, thus for every chemical industry is indispensable. It replaces in many applications, the more expensive [read more]

Particularly in Asia, the oil palm grows. The fruits have a high oil content. As the demand for alternative energy sources is becoming bigger and palm oil is significantly cheaper than petroleum, the market is very forward-looking. Therefore, a number of providers already offer a package that includes the biggest Asian companies that have to do with palm oil. Just in the time of investment fear it is a wise [read more]

Humphry Davy in 1808, described to us today known aluminum. It is among the most abundant elements on earth. Since aluminum is highly reactive its production was very difficult for a long time. Today is earned with the most abundant metal a lot of money, such as aluminum in aircraft is still irreplaceable. Much money will be included on the one hand with the disposal of obsolete equipment, the aluminum, [read more]

Ytterbium was first refined from the mineral gadolinite in 1847 in they town of Ytterby, Sweden. It’s primary industrial use has been in an alloy with stainless steel to improve some of it’s mechanical qualities, but recently also as a doping agent in fiber optic cable and many other electronic applications. However, when it comes to the precious metals market, ytterbium is a great choice for an investment. Rare earth [read more]

Neodymium heard as well lanthanum to the group of rare earths. It has the atomic number 60 in the periodic table and the abbreviation “Nd.” Although Neodymium was discovered in 1885 in pure form as a metal but represented only 1925th It is only in compounds with minerals before. In his appearance, it is silvery white shiny. Neodymium-iron-boron compounds form the core of magnets used in magnetic resonance imaging. Moreover, [read more]

Indium has the atomic number 49, in the periodic table, the abbreviation “In” and is a rare, silvery, soft metal. At present it is believed that its natural resources will soon be exhausted. The metal is now mainly used in flat panel displays and touch screens. discovered in 1863 by chemists Reich / Judge, it was famous at the World Exhibition in Paris 1867th With the increasing development of the [read more]

The element uranium would be probably not so great in the history of mankind become when in 1936 there had not been the discovery of nuclear fusion. Since that time, the demand for uranium has increased sharply. Today, the uranium is an important component of our economic system. The consideration of the energy while emphasizing the need for uranium mining. Like any natural resource uranium is not entitled to the [read more]