Below are recommended handling procedurs for the Rare Earth Metals. Keep in mind that these procedures are intened for very high purity metals, and alternative procedures may exiist or be better suited to your facilities capabilities. Please consult with your safety officer(s) before employing any of these procedures. The procedures are groupe by element:
(La, Ce, Pr & Nd), (Sc, Y, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm and Lu), (Sm & Yb), and Eu