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cptindy
Penny Hoarding Member
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Posted - 02/13/2010 : 10:06:57
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Thus far:
USGS 2007
World production = 21,100 Metric Tons
World Consumption = 27,800 Metric tons
U.S. Production = 1,260 Metric Tons
U.S. Consumption = 5,650 Metric Tons
U.S. Import = 4,210 Metric Tons
U.S. Export = 660 Metric Tons
U.S. Industrial Consumption = 3,590 Metric Tons
U.S. Breakdown = 500 Metric Tons Coins
440 Metric Tons Jewelry
1120 Metric Tons Photo Related
3590 Metric Tons Industrial
Total U.S. 5650 Metric Tons
Modern Day Uses
Batteries: Everready
Bearings : Jets
Soldering: Oatey co.
Catalysts: 700t 90% Plastics
Electronics: Circuit boards, Switches, T.V. Screens, RFID
Medical: Medline Industries, Nano Silver
Mirrors/Coatings: Paint, Windows,Eye Glasses 1/7 pair
Solar Energy: Photo Voltaic Cells, Korean Power Plant, Walmart 40% of Energy Use,Acciona Energy
Water Purification: Watkins Manufacturing
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