Ytterbium (Yb): Laser HREE
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Overview
- Atomic Number: 70 | Production: ~900 tonnes/year
- Primary use: Fiber lasers, specialized alloys
- Market: Industrial lasers and precision engineering
Applications
- Ytterbium-doped fiber lasers (industrial cutting, welding)
- Specialized alloys for aerospace and defense
- Research instruments
Market Drivers
- Industrial laser adoption for manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing) growth
- Aerospace and defense spending
Investment Profile
- Bundled HREE exposure through integrated producers
- Indirect exposure through industrial equipment makers