Primary Applications
Aluminum-scandium alloys, solid-oxide fuel cells, additive manufacturing, high-intensity lighting
Mining Significance
Scandium is rarely mined from a dedicated scandium mineral deposit. It is commonly dispersed at low concentrations in laterites, titanium minerals, rare-earth deposits, and industrial residues, and is typically considered a potential byproduct. Economic recovery depends on identifying a process stream in which scandium becomes sufficiently concentrated for selective leaching, purification, and precipitation.
