CRC Team – Ceramic Coatings Center
In the current geopolitical landscape, Rare Earth Elements (REE) and critical metals represent the future of technology and the energy transition. They are fundamental components for electric vehicle motors, permanent magnets, catalysts, and high-tech products. Brazil, holding the world’s second-largest REE reserves, is at the heart of this revolution; however, it faces the challenge of advancing through the production cycle—from mining to the separation and application of rare earths.
The CRC is ready to be your partner in this journey to identify and validate the value of your resources, guided by our motto: “transforming industrial needs into laboratory analyses, and their results into technological solutions.”
Our Analytical Services for Critical Minerals and REE:
- Quantification of Strategic Elements by ICP-OES: We utilize Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) and complementary techniques for high-precision multi-element analysis. Our testing can quantify the entire Rare Earth group, including the 15 lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium, which are essential for determining the composition and purity of your concentrate.
- Mineralogical Characterization and Beneficiation: Mineralogical knowledge is crucial for planning extraction and processing. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis allows for the identification and quantification of the minerals present. We also conduct concentration studies (such as heavy liquid separation) to evaluate the feasibility of separating the minerals of interest—a key stage in the production cycle.
- Industrial Application Testing for Tailings/Waste Rock: Rare earth mining must be conducted responsibly and in compliance with environmental legislation. We have extensive experience in characterizing and evaluating the application potential of generated waste in industrial segments. We can explore the potential use of these resources in various sectors of the ceramic industry, mortars, glass, and other segments, maximizing the added value of your resource.
Transform geological research into economic value with CRC’s analytical precision and technical support.
Contact Channels:
- Email: crc@crceram.com.br
- Phone: +55 16 3306-9983
- WhatsApp: +55 16 99761-7660 / +55 16 99715-3559