Glass and Ceramic

Glass and Ceramic

Rare earths reshape the performance boundaries of glass and ceramics

Due to their unique optical properties, electronic transition ability and chemical stability, rare earth elements have become the core additives in the manufacture of high-end glass ceramics. By precisely controlling the type and doping ratio of rare earth compounds, the high-purity materials provided by DeepcelaTM can significantly improve the light transmittance, mechanical strength, thermal stability and functionalization characteristics of glass ceramics, which are widely used in optical devices, architectural decoration, electronic packaging, high-temperature resistant equipment and other fields.

Rare Earth Compounds Enable Glass and Ceramics Innovation – Breakthrough Applications of DeepcelaTM High-Performance Rare Earth Materials

The Application of Rare Earth in Glass and Ceramic

Rare earth Oxides

  • Glass decolorization and radiation protection: eliminate the green tone caused by iron impurities, absorb ultraviolet rays, and use it for medical protective glass and building curtain walls;
  • Ceramic toughening: Improve the impact strength of zirconia ceramics for dental restorations and precision bearings.
  • Decorative Coloring: Works synergistically with Praseodymium oxide to create a purple to blue gradient effect to create high-end art glass.

Rare earth Fluorides

  • Low refractive index glass: preparation of low dispersion optical lenses for camera lenses and microscope objectives;
  • Infrared transmission materials: Manufacture of high-transmittance windows in the mid-infrared band for thermal imagers.

Rare earth Phosphates

  • Optical fiber amplifier: realize optical signal amplification and support the construction of 5G communication network;
  • Fluorescent ceramics: used in LED packaging to improve luminous efficiency and color purity.

Rare earth sulfates and nitrates

  • Radiation shielding glass: absorbs neutron and γ rays, and is used for nuclear power plant observation windows and CT equipment protective covers;
  • Ceramic glaze colorants: Produce a vivid yellow to orange glaze for craft ceramics and tableware.

Rare earth hydroxides and carbonates

  • Transparent ceramic precursor: sintering to prepare high transmittance YAG ceramics for lasers and LED substrates.
  • Glass polishing slurry: nano-sized particles for ultra-smooth surfaces, suitable for mobile phone screens and optical lens processing.

Rare earth citrate

  • Low-temperature sintering additives: reduce the temperature of ceramic sintering, reduce energy consumption and inhibit abnormal grain growth.

Technical advantages and industry value: 

  • Purity guarantee: 99.9%~99.999% purity, avoid glass bubbles or ceramic cracks caused by impurities;
  • Particle size uniformity: micron-level particle size can be controlled, which meets the dispersion requirements of different processes;
  • Customized doping: Support single or mixed rare earth formula design to accurately match customer performance needs.

Our Advantage

The Xiamen Rare Earth Science and Technology Innovation Center and the Baotou Rare Earth High-tech Zone Industrial Base have established a three-level system of “basic research (Xiamen) – engineering transformation (pilot platform) – large-scale manufacturing (Baotou)”, reducing the technology transformation cycle by 40%.

Agile development mechanism and modular product library: Based on the three major platforms of nano-rare earth oxides, high-purity compounds, and functionalized salts, over 100 derivative materials can be quickly combined, covering special crystal form control (such as cubic cerium oxide), surface functional modification, and other requirements. Value-added service extension: Provide application simulation testing (such as catalytic performance prediction), competitive product benchmarking analysis, and patent layout consultation to help customers reduce trial-and-error costs

Led by top experts: The chief scientist is the project leader of the Xiamen Rare Earth Materials Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The core members include experts from various fields such as materials science, biomedicine, new energy materials, and ecological environment. DeepCeLa “is not just a material supplier; it is also an innovation partner in the industry.”

Advanced production techniques and compliance with the ISO 9001 quality control system provide customers with more competitive products and solutions. The products comply with the EU REACH and ROHS regulations and are sold both at home and abroad.

What Can We Do For You?

Gathering top researchers in rare earth industry, we provide customized services for the production of nano and high-purity rare earths, and complete a rapid response from development and research to mass production.

We have collaborated with DeepCeLa to develop new catalytic materials, whose innovation capabilities far exceed expectations. Whether it is a small batch of experimental-grade samples or joint patent applications, they all demonstrate the vision and responsibility of top international brands.

Dr. Lee
Researcher, A Chemical Research Institute

DeepCeLa<sup>TM</sup>- The Innovator Of
High-end Rare Earth Materials

DeepCeLa, relying on a national-level scientific research team and an intelligent production base, focuses on the research and development, production and global supply of nano-rare earth oxides, high-purity rare earth oxides, rare earth compounds and customized rare earth materials, and is committed to providing core material solutions for the following industries: New energy, biomedicine, photoelectric technology, chemical, ceramics and glass, ecological, agriculture, and metal.