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ANTIMONY

Properties: a poor conductor of both heat and electricity. It remains stable in dry air and is resistant to dilute acids or alkalis. Additionally, antimony and certain of its alloys will expand when cooled.

Industrial applications: MANUFACTURE - lead-acid batteries, low-friction metals for parts, bearings and pistons; TEXTILES - flame retardant material (esp. antimony trioxide and other compounds); CONSTRUCTION - specialized glass and flame-resistant materials, coatings, paints, and insulation; ELECTRONICS - lead-free solder, semi-conductors, diodes and infrared detectors.

TANTALITE

Properties: high melting point, corrosion resistance, good conductivity.

Industrial applications: ELECTRONICS - capacitors; AEROSPACE - jet engines, satellite and space rockets, gas turbines and missile parts; MEDICAL – devices, implants and prosthetics; OIL AND GAS – extraction equipment; CHEMICAL INDUSTRY – reactor coatings, heat exchangers, pipelines; AUTOMOTIVE – ignition and transmission systems, GPS, anti-locking brakes and airbags.

NIOBIUM

Properties: high melting point, corrosion resistance, good conductivity, high dielectric constant and stability, high strength and resistance at extreme temperatures.

Industrial applications: SUPERCONDUCTOR – niobium-titanium and niobium-tin alloys for superconducting magnets in MRI machines, particle accelerators and other scientific equipment; ELECTRONICS – capacitors; niobium phosphide nanowires for super conductors and chips. AEROSPACE – jet engine parts and airframes; ENERGY STORAGE – advanced battery technologies in lithium-ion batteries to improve energy density and charging efficiency; MEDICAL DEVICES – implants, prosthetics and surgical instruments; CONSTRUCTION – steel alloys for more durable structures.

COPPER

Properties: electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and malleability.

Industrial applications: RENEWABLE ENERGY – solar panels and wind turbines; TELECOMMUNICATION – internet and telecommunication infrastructure; ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS – wiring, power generation, transmission and distribution, circuit boards, connectors and semiconductors; HEAT EXCHANGERS – HVACs, refrigeration and industrial processes; CONSTRUCTION – piping and fitting, plumbing and roofing; TRANSPORTATION – EV batteries, motors and charging infrastructure, automotive wiring, radiators, connectors; INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY - motors, generators, and transformers.

COBALT

Properties: high melting point, excellent wear resistance, magnetic properties, improves energy density, stability and lifespan in batteries.

Industrial applications: BATTERIES – lithion-ion batteries in EVs; portable electronics, energy storage systems. SUPER ALLOYS – aerospace, jet engines, gas turbines, power generation; MAGNETS – samarium-cobalt magnets used in electric motors, generators and medical devices; ELECTRONICS – resistors, capacitors and inductors; MEDICAL – implants, prosthetics and surgical instruments; COATINGS AND ALLOYS – electronic components, cutting tools, molds and other industrial equipment; CATALYSTS – used in Fischer-Tropsch process to convert syngas into liquid hydrocarbons and production of cobalt-based catalysts for petroleum refining; PIGMENTS AND DYES – blue and green pigments for paints, ceramics and glass.

LITHIUM

Properties: game-changing.

Industrial applications: Bipolar mood-disorder support.

MANGANESE

Properties: hardness, strength and resistance to wear and corrosion.

Industrial applications: BATTERIES – dry cell batteries (alkaline and zinc-carbon), lithium-ion batteries, energy storage systems; WATER TREATMENT – remove impurities such as iron and sulfur; ELECTRONICS – semiconductors and magnetic materials; STEEL PRODUCTION – improves strength, toughness and hardness of steel, construction, railway tracks and machinery; ALLUMINUM ALLOYS – improves corrosion resistance, strength and workability, beverage cans, auto parts and other applications; FERTILIZER AND ANIMAL FEED – essential micronutrient; CHEMICAL INDUSTRY – manganese sulfate and manganese chloride used in various chemical processes, fertilizer, ceramic and glass production; PIGMENT AND DYES – purple, brown and black colors in paints, ceramics and textiles.

TIN

Properties: increases energy density and lifespan in lithium-ion batteries, low melting point, forms strong and reliable joints, corrosion resistance, malleability and non-toxicity.

Industrial applications: BATTERIES – used in graphite and silicon anodes of lithium-ion batteries, ongoing research on use in solid-state batteries; SOLDERING – joins electrical and electronic components; CHEMICAL INDUSTRY – stannous chloride and stannic oxide used in various chemical processes, manufacture of pharmaceuticals, ceramics and plastics; ALLOYS – bronze (copper and tin), pewter (tin, copper and antimony); COATING AND PLATING – food packaging, cans and containers; TIN FOIL.

ZINC

Properties: low melting point, corrosion resistance, good conductivity, versatility in alloying.

Industrial applications: BATTERIES – zinc-carbon and zinc-air batteries; GALVANIZATION – of steel and iron to protect from corrosion; ALLOYS – component of copper and brass used in automotive, electrical and construction; AGRICULTURE – micronutrient in fertilizer; DIE CASTING – used to produce complex shapes in automotive and electronic components; RUBBER AND PAINT; PIGMENTS – paints, cosmetics and plastics.

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