worklogistics·7 ปีที่แล้ว·discussPSA: There is a disinformation campaign that pushes the narrative that renewables are big users of rare earth minerals. They are not.The #1 uses of rare earth is chemical catalysts (used for processing fossil fuels) and pollution control (also fossil fuels)Top uses of rare-earths in the USChemical Catalysts 55% Metallurgy & Alloys 15% Ceramics and Glass Making 10% Glass Polishing 10% Other 10%Source: http://geology.com/articles/rare-earth-elements/ Batteries, solar panels and magnets are in that 'other' category.
The #1 uses of rare earth is chemical catalysts (used for processing fossil fuels) and pollution control (also fossil fuels)
Top uses of rare-earths in the US
Chemical Catalysts 55% Metallurgy & Alloys 15% Ceramics and Glass Making 10% Glass Polishing 10% Other 10%
Source: http://geology.com/articles/rare-earth-elements/ Batteries, solar panels and magnets are in that 'other' category.