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  • Beyond Oil: War Metals Are China’s Most Powerful Weapon

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    Most people have never heard of terbium oxide. Don’t beat yourself up too hard if you haven’t. However, this heavy rare earth element plays a key role in military technology. Terbium is blended into neodymium-iron-boron magnets that enhance temperature resilience, allowing guidance and radar systems to operate smoothly. On the F-35, terbium is a key component used in the plane’s flight control and advanced targeting systems. Most people have never heard of terbium oxide. Don’t beat yourself up too hard if you haven’t. However, this heavy rare earth element plays a key role in military technology. Terbium is ... (full story)

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