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Rare earth/tech metals

 https://www.cummins.com/news/2021/04/19/what-are-tech-metals-and-rare-earth-elements-and-how-are-they-used https://www.escatec.com/blog/rare-earth-elements-electronics-manufacturing Cerium  is used in light bulbs, TVs and ovens. Dysprosium  is mixed within alloys used in wind turbines, electric vehicles and nuclear reactors. Erbium  is used in lasers and fiber optic cables. Europium  is used in light bulbs, nuclear reactors and lasers. Gadolinium  is used in magnets, nuclear reactors and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Holmium  is used in magnets and nuclear reactors. Lanthanum  is mixed within alloys that are used in batteries and hydrogen vehicles. Lutetium  is used as a catalyst in refineries. Neodymium  is used in magnets and lasers. Praseodymium  is used in aircraft engines, fiber optic cables and magnets. Promethium  is used in pacemakers and guided missiles. Samarium  is used in microwave devices and magnets. Ter...