Lanthanum
Catalysts, optical glass, battery alloys and speciality metallurgy.
ROSANA · SOURCING IN TURKEY AND WORLDWIDE
Rare earth elements sourcing From technical specification to delivery.
Rosana sources rare earth elements in oxide, metal and alloy forms for projects in Türkiye and internationally. It manages technical specifications, source verification and delivery coordination together.
17Rare earth element
4Main commercial form
6+Enquiry definition field
1Traceable decision process
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RARE EARTH SOURCING
RARE EARTH SOURCING
Access to the right material is critical.
The challenge in rare earths extends beyond access to ore. Separating similar elements, purifying them and converting them into forms industry can use requires expertise. Processing capacity concentrated in a small number of countries makes supply continuity a strategic issue.
Rosana clarifies the required element, purity, commercial form and quantity. It assesses the producer, analytical documentation, origin and delivery options against technical specifications. As well as supplying these inputs to our customers, we use suitable materials in our own group activities.
Industry context: IEA · Rare earth elements (opens in a new tab)
17 ELEMENTS
What are rare earth elements?
The 15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium form the rare earth family. Although their applications may seem similar, their sourcing dynamics and specifications differ.
Cerium
Polishing compounds, catalysts, glass and ceramic applications.
Praseodymium
Permanent magnets, high-performance alloys and pigments.
Neodymium
NdFeB magnets, electric motors, turbines and lasers.
Promethium
Radioactive and extremely limited; specialised research applications 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 speciality alloys.
Holmium
Laser, magnetic flux concentration and research applications.
Erbium
Fibre-optic amplifiers, lasers and coloured glass.
Thulium
Portable radiation sources, lasers and advanced research.
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 traded through ordinary industrial channels. For the other elements, forms that can be considered and availability are also verified for each project.
APPLICATIONS
From element to strategic application.
Permanent magnets
NdPr, Dy and Tb are critical inputs for electric motors, wind turbines, robotics and precision motion systems.
Catalysis and polishing
Cerium and lanthanum compounds are used in automotive catalysts, petrochemicals, glass processing and precision surfaces.
Optics, lasers and displays
Eu, Tb, Er, Yb, Nd and Y play roles in phosphors, fibre optics, laser crystals and imaging technologies.
Advanced alloys
Scandium, yttrium and certain lanthanides are used for light weight, temperature resistance and metallurgical performance.
Medical applications and detectors
Gd- and Lu-based materials may be used in imaging, scintillator and precision detector applications.
Specialised technical uses
Each element’s use in controlled laboratories, sensors, nuclear applications or advanced research requires distinct documentation and end-use review.
ENQUIRY DEFINITION
The right source starts with the right specification.
Element and commercial form
Oxide, metal, salt, alloy, master alloy or a specified intermediate.
Quality and acceptance criteria
Purity, rare earth distribution, particle characteristics, moisture, packaging and test method.
Quantity and frequency
Sample, pilot volume, one-off shipment or regular consumption plan.
Delivery and timing
Delivery location, Incoterm, target date, transport and storage conditions.
End use
Application, end user, project country and required declarations or licences.
SOURCING WORKFLOW
We turn requirements into controlled execution.
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Define the enquiry
We clarify the technical form, quality, volume, lead time and end use.
- 02
Verify the source
We review the producer, origin, counterparty, capacity and documentation package.
- 03
Compare options
Alongside price, we make differences in quality, licensing, routes, continuity and risk clear.
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Coordinate delivery
We align the contract, inspection, logistics, customs documentation and acceptance process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clarity before procurement.
Why does rare earth sourcing require strategic expertise?+
The challenge extends beyond finding ore. Separating the elements, achieving the required purity and converting them into commercial forms suited to the application require specialised processes. Processing capacity concentrated in a small number of countries also makes source diversification and supply continuity important.
How many rare earth elements are there?+
Rare earths comprise 17 elements: the 15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium. Commercial enquiries should specify not only the element name, but also the required chemical form and grade.
Are oxide, metal and alloy enquiries assessed in the same way?+
No. Oxides, metals, salts, alloys and magnet-grade intermediates have different producer bases, customs classifications, packaging and quality documentation. Each enquiry is reviewed against its own technical and commercial specifications.
Does Rosana coordinate imports of rare earth elements?+
For suitable projects, Rosana coordinates sources, counterparties, product classification, origin, logistics and documentation flows within a cross-border sourcing framework. Every transaction is subject to current import, export, sanctions and end-use controls.
What information is required for a sourcing enquiry?+
The element or compound name, CAS or HS code if known, form, purity, particle characteristics, packaging, quantity and frequency, Incoterm, delivery location, target date and end-use details help accelerate the initial assessment.
Are stock availability and lead times guaranteed?+
No. Availability and lead times are verified according to specifications, quantity, origin, licences, manufacturer capacity and logistics conditions. Website content does not guarantee stock or delivery.
ROSANA · RARE EARTHS / EN
Let’s turn your requirements into a technical sourcing brief.
Share the element or compound, form, purity, quantity, delivery location, target date and end use so we can establish an initial assessment framework.