base metal
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Pairing these metal oxides with a conductive carbon network improves electron movement and prevents the particles from clumping together, which is a frequent issue in conventional base metal catalysts.
From Science Daily
A proposed $53 billion merger between Anglo American and Teck Resources, the mining sector’s biggest deal for a decade, amounts to a giant play on future demand for the base metal.
The copper mining company’s stock gained ground along with prices for the base metal.
From Seattle Times
The copper producer rose along with prices for the base metal.
From Seattle Times
The copper mining company fell as prices for the base metal slipped.
From Seattle Times
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