Figure 3.23 source imports by the United States. 2018 U.S. NET IMPORT RELIANCE ON SELECTED NONFUEL MINERAL COMMODITIES ORE MINERAL or RAW MINERAL fluorite COMMODITY (Element, Ore, or Raw Mineral) fluorine ore (F): fluorspar graphite (C) indium metal (In) mica (sheet) quartz crystal (industrial) niobium metal (Nb, "columbium") tantalum metal (Ta) gallium metal (Ga) 3.23 Selected net nonfuel mineral re- vanadium metal (V) bismuth metal (Bi) graphite sphalerite with In as an impurity muscovite quartz (clear transparent) columbite (in "coltan") tantalite (in "coltan") bauxite is Ga ore magnetite with V as an impurity galena with Bi as Percent Import Reliance 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96 WHAT IS THIS COMMODITY USED FOR? Fluorine is used in fluoride toothpaste, fluorocarbon refrigerant gases and fire extinguishers, and fluoropolymer plastics that coat nonstick fry pans and insulate wiring in cell phones, laptops, and airplanes. Graphite is used to make carbon steel, pencils, carbon fiber reinforced plastics in car bodies, and negative ends of most batteries (including those in all cell phones, power tools, computers, and hybrid/electric vehicles). Indium is used to make solar cells and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) in cell phones, computers, and flat-screen television sets. Muscovite is used in heating elements of hair dryers and toasters, joint compound, and cosmetics with a satiny or glittery sheen. Crystals of cultured pure quartz are used to make quartz watches and the frequency controls and timers in every computer and cell phone. Niobium is used to make high-strength noncorrosive steel alloys (for jet engines, power plants) and arc welding rods, plus electrical insulation coatings in cell phones, computers, and electronic games. Tantalum is used to make "tantalum capacitors" that buffer the flow of electricity between a battery and electronic parts in the circuits of cell phones, laptops, iPods, and most other electrical devices. Gallium is used to make light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) in things like cell phones, computers, and flat-screen television sets. Vanadium is used for cutting tools; mixed with iron to make lightweight shock-resistant steel for car axles and gears, springs, and cutting tools. Bismuth is used as a nontoxic replacement for lead (in ceramic glazes, fishing

Figure 3.23 source imports by the United States. 2018 U.S. NET IMPORT RELIANCE ON SELECTED NONFUEL MINERAL COMMODITIES ORE MINERAL or RAW MINERAL fluorite COMMODITY (Element, Ore, or Raw Mineral) fluorine ore (F): fluorspar graphite (C) indium metal (In) mica (sheet) quartz crystal (industrial) niobium metal (Nb, "columbium") tantalum metal (Ta) gallium metal (Ga) 3.23 Selected net nonfuel mineral re- vanadium metal (V) bismuth metal (Bi) graphite sphalerite with In as an impurity muscovite quartz (clear transparent) columbite (in "coltan") tantalite (in "coltan") bauxite is Ga ore magnetite with V as an impurity galena with Bi as Percent Import Reliance 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96 WHAT IS THIS COMMODITY USED FOR? Fluorine is used in fluoride toothpaste, fluorocarbon refrigerant gases and fire extinguishers, and fluoropolymer plastics that coat nonstick fry pans and insulate wiring in cell phones, laptops, and airplanes. Graphite is used to make carbon steel, pencils, carbon fiber reinforced plastics in car bodies, and negative ends of most batteries (including those in all cell phones, power tools, computers, and hybrid/electric vehicles). Indium is used to make solar cells and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) in cell phones, computers, and flat-screen television sets. Muscovite is used in heating elements of hair dryers and toasters, joint compound, and cosmetics with a satiny or glittery sheen. Crystals of cultured pure quartz are used to make quartz watches and the frequency controls and timers in every computer and cell phone. Niobium is used to make high-strength noncorrosive steel alloys (for jet engines, power plants) and arc welding rods, plus electrical insulation coatings in cell phones, computers, and electronic games. Tantalum is used to make "tantalum capacitors" that buffer the flow of electricity between a battery and electronic parts in the circuits of cell phones, laptops, iPods, and most other electrical devices. Gallium is used to make light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs and liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) in things like cell phones, computers, and flat-screen television sets. Vanadium is used for cutting tools; mixed with iron to make lightweight shock-resistant steel for car axles and gears, springs, and cutting tools. Bismuth is used as a nontoxic replacement for lead (in ceramic glazes, fishing

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

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Refer to Fig. 3.23 and the uses of minerals recorded in the worksheet for Activity 3.5. How might the lifestyle of U.S. residents change if they could no longer import the minerals and elements on which they depend 100% on foreign suppliers?