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|PGMs {{p|Platinum-group metals (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ir, Ru, Os)}} | |||
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|{{p|The energy ''density'' of uranium is much higher, at 574699 GJ/tonne for conventional nuclear reactors, and 82099829 GJ/tonne as a theoretical maximum for [[breeder reactors]].<br /><br />Uranium occurs in nature as a mix of two isotopes: U235 (0.7%) and U238 (99.3%). Conventional nuclear reactors can only make use of the U235 component.}} | |||
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Revision as of 00:06, 16 February 2023
| Mineral | Labor intensity (hours/tonne) |
Energy intensity (GJ/tonne) |
Global production (tonnes/year) |
Global reserves (tonnes) |
Global resources (tonnes) |
Note |
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| Aluminium (Al) | ||||||
| Cement | ||||||
| Cobalt (Co) | ||||||
| Copper (Cu) | ||||||
| Graphite (C) | ||||||
| Iron (Fe) | ||||||
| Lithium (Li) | ||||||
| Nickel (Ni) | ||||||
| PGMs Platinum-group metals (Pt, Pd, Rh, Ir, Ru, Os) | ||||||
| Sand | ||||||
| Silver (Ag) | ||||||
| Thorium (Th) | ||||||
| Uranium (U) | The energy density of uranium is much higher, at 574699 GJ/tonne for conventional nuclear reactors, and 82099829 GJ/tonne as a theoretical maximum for breeder reactors. Uranium occurs in nature as a mix of two isotopes: U235 (0.7%) and U238 (99.3%). Conventional nuclear reactors can only make use of the U235 component. |