Issues related to conflict minerals
Conflict minerals used in the electronics industry
Article REF: AG105 V1
Issues related to conflict minerals
Conflict minerals used in the electronics industry

Author : Marianna REYNE

Publication date: January 10, 2016 | Lire en français

Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur You do not have access to this resource.
Request your free trial access! Free trial

Already subscribed?

1. Issues related to conflict minerals

1.1 Minerals used in the electronics industry

SCROLL TO TOP

1.1.1 Growing demand for minerals in industry

To manufacture the electronic products used around the world every day, the electronics industry uses a multitude of different materials, mixed together and often in very small quantities. Everyday electronic equipment (computers, cell phones, tablets) is composed mainly of metals, plastics and ceramic materials. Currently, some sixty metals are involved in the manufacture of electronic equipment. These include base metals such...

You do not have access to this resource.
Logo Techniques de l'Ingenieur

Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

You do not have access to this resource. Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed?


Article included in this offer

"Studies and properties of metals"

( 160 articles )

Complete knowledge base

Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

Services

A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

View offer details