Critical Minerals Alaska 2020 / Technology Metals
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Tin is the glue for the tech revolution
Cans, cups, roofs, and foil hats are likely the first things that come to mind when thinking about tin – none of which conjure images of a metal that should be considered critical to a modern countr... — Updated 1/14/2021
Differing paths for critical twin metals
Niobium and tantalum are nearly identical critical mineral twins with unique personalities that takes them on separate career paths in the defense, energy, high-tech and medical sectors. "The... — Updated 12/23/2020
Seeing through Alaska's indium paradox
While indium is not part of the everyday lexicon, if you are reading this article on your smartphone, computer or tablet there is a very good chance you are looking at (or more accurately, through)... — Updated 12/23/2020
A little gallium makes high-tech techier
A semiconductor that will melt in the palm of your hand and has the ability to convert electricity directly into laser light, gallium is a cool critical metal that is an important ingredient in... — Updated 12/23/2020
The quantum realm of Alaska germanium
While Alaska is regarded as a geological storehouse of minerals critical to the United States, it is less renowned as a current globally significant supplier of germanium, a zinc byproduct... — Updated 12/23/2020