An alloy of iron with a mixture of the rare earth metals is known commercially as mischmetal. These vary in the number of rare earth metals used and the concentration of each.

Chemical Properties:
lanthanum rich, cerium rich, aluminum rich, etc.

Physical Properties:

Ingot, pieces, chunks, rod

Typical Applications:

Used as dope for non-ferrous metal, such as aluminium (Al), iron-chrome-aluminium (Fe-Cr-Al), et al. This is to increase the operating life of Fe-Cr-Al heating devices. It is also used to manufacture flints in cigarette lighters.

Classification:

Mischmetal (Rare Earth Metal) TSCA (SARA Title III) Status: Listed. For further information please call the E.P.A. at +1.202.554.1404

Mischmetal (Rare Earth Metal) CAS Number: CAS# 62379-61-7