I learned from this primary source that the rare earth elements in phosphorus lamps can be contaminated by the mercury in the lamps. To recycle the elements you need to remove the mercury from the lamps. #prescottchem
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@alli20458479 I agree! I think that using PeerWise to answer each others questions has helped us understand the material. I don't think I would have learned as much in a class that didn't encourage so much participation. #prescottchem
I knew that recycling was important but now I have a better understanding of why thanks to this class. I learned about Bio-degradation and how certain compounds interact with our environment. I learned that compound structure changes these interactions. #prescottchem
I learned from @physorg_com that magnets can be used to separate mixtures of rare earth metals. This process is a great eco-friendly alternative to environmentally damaging procedures. Very interesting! #prescottchem
@kendrargarza My project is on the recycling and purification of rare earth metals. I will be researching ways that this process could become more efficient, reducing its negative impact on the environment. I plan on making a podcast to share my results. #prescottchem
@John_Ash__ Yes I've always been concerned about ethical issues like this when choosing clothes. I like to buy secondhand clothes sometime to try and reduce waste. #prescottchem
Does anyone know of a business that recycles rare earth metals? If so, do you know how their actions have impacted the environment? #sciencetwitter#chemtwitter#prescottchem
I decided to research anthrax. Anthrax is a dangerous disease that can infect animals, making its way into animal products that we consume. Anthrax relates to green chemistry because it could threaten the well being of ecosystems. #prescottchem