Cerium Misch Metal

Mischmetal is a rare earth alloy that is composed of cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, praseodymium and other rare-earth metals in different proportions.
It is available in different forms, like rod, chunks and ingot.
This is a soft and brittle rare earth alloy that is not available in its pure form.
The toughness, ductility, strength, conductivity properties change due to the lattice defects and microstructural inclusions of impurities.
It is used in the manufacturing of vacuum tube as an oxygen getter.
It is used in metal hydride technology-based batteries.
It is used as a spark source for initializing fires and flames.
It is used as an alloying additive in ductile iron foundry.