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Survey of the market, supply, and availability of gallium

Journal Article · · Mater. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6828953
The present and potential availability of gallium metal in connection with materials evaluation recommendations for satellite power systems is examined in the following areas: (1) market considerations - the present and emerging uses of gallium, as well as the consumption and price of gallium; (2) supply considerations - present sources of gallium, commercial and new methods for extracting gallium from bauxite, and summary comments; (3) methods for purifying gallium to satisfy market demands; (4) principal suppliers of gallium; and (5) gallium availability from bauxite on the basis of primary aluminum production; and bauxite production, reserves and resources. The study was based on published information as well as information derived from private communications with both major and potential suppliers and users of gallium, and with staff members at the Bureau of Mines. 16 references, 3 figures, 6 tables.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Virginia, Charlottesville
OSTI ID:
6828953
Journal Information:
Mater. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 4:3; ISSN MSOCD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English