Indium in zinc-lead and other mineral deposits -- a reconnaissance survey of 1118 indium analyses published Before 1985

Briskey, Joseph A.

doi:10.3133/ofr20051209

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“…Although indium is known to accumulate in tin deposits, little reliable data exist so far for the concentration of this element in ancient tin. Tin minerals from Cornwall-type deposits may typically contain indium at levels of 200-700 µg g -1 in cassiterite (SnO 2 ) and 2100 µg g -1 in stannite (Cu 2 FeSnS 4 ) (Briskey, 2005). Our ICP-MS analysis (using 113 In)…”

Section: Indiummentioning

confidence: 99%

Tin ingots from a probable Bronze Age shipwreck off the coast of Salcombe, Devon: Composition and microstructure

Wang¹,

Strekopytov²,

Roberts³

et al. 2016

Journal of Archaeological Science

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Section: Indiummentioning

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Tin ingots from a probable Bronze Age shipwreck off the coast of Salcombe, Devon: Composition and microstructure

Wang¹,

Strekopytov²,

Roberts³

et al. 2016

Journal of Archaeological Science

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“…The element most often occurs as a sulfide inclusion or substitutes into other base-metal minerals, including chalcopyrite, sphalerite, stannite and bornite. Sphalerite is an important indium-bearing mineral and the source of most of the indium that is currently being mined (Alfantazi and Moskalyk., 2003;Briskey, 2005;Pham-Ngoc et al, 2014;Schwarz-Schampera, 2014b;Bachmann et al, 2017;Mudd et al, 2017). Fig.…”

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Distribution of Selected Critical Elements in the Carboniferous Coal‐bearing Series of the Upper Silesian and Lublin Coal Basins (Poland)

Krzeszowska

Kokowska-Pawłowska

Krzeszowski

2022

Acta Geologica Sinica (Eng)

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The distribution of selected critical elements in the sedimentary rocks of the Carboniferous coal‐bearing series within the Polish Coal Basins is presented. Critical elements such as Be, Mg, Si, P, Sc, V, Co, Y, Nb, In, Sb, La, Ce, Hf, Ta, W, Bi were analysed using inductively‐coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP/MS). Concentrations of elements such as Sb, Bi, In and, to a slightly lesser extent, Nb, as well as Sc, show average concentrations higher than those from the upper continental crust. The average concentrations of elements like Hf, Mg, P, Y, La, and Ce are slightly lower than in the upper continental crust. Other elements, such as Be, Co, Si, Ta, W and V have average concentrations that are similar, but slightly enriched or slightly depleted, relative to the upper continental crust. The research showed enrichment of some critical elements in the analysed samples, but not high enough that extraction would be economically viable. Statistical methods, which include correlation coefficients between elements and cluster analysis, reveal a strong positive correlation between elements like Be, Bi, Nb, Sc, Ta, W and V. Very high, almost total, positive correlation is also noted between La and Ce.

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“…From a sustainability and materials conservation point of view, the recycling from the total indium flow in society is passively driven by price and low (10-15%). Different aspects on mining rates and available resources were studied or reported by Weeks (1973), United States Department of Interior (1980), Wellmer et al (1990), Briskey (2005), OÕRegan and Moles (2006), Zhucheng et al (2007), Singer (2007, Phipps et al (2008), Wang et al (2011), Prior et al (2012, Tolcin (2013), van der Voet et al (2013), Woodhouse et al (2013), Kelly et al (2014), Ting et al (2015), Brown et al (2015), Mudd et al (2014), Paradis (2015), Nassar et al (2015), Werner et al (2015), Lokanc et al (2015), , Frenzel et al (2016Frenzel et al ( , 2017, Mudd et al (2017), Werner et al (2017a, b), Li et al (2020), Zhou et al (2021), Schuyler-Andersson (2022 and Tolcin (2022). There is not great convergence between the studies on resource size.…”

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Modeling Indium Extraction, Supply, Price, Use and Recycling 1930–2200 Using the WORLD7 Model: Implication for the Imaginaries of Sustainable Europe 2050

Sverdrup,

van Allen,

Haraldsson

2024

Nat Resour Res

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The increasing need for indium in photovoltaic technologies is set to exceed available supply. Current estimates suggest only 25% of global solar cell demand for indium can be met, posing a significant challenge for the energy transition. Using the WORLD7 model, this study evaluated the sustainability of indium production and overall market supply. The model considers both mass balance and the dynamic interplay of supply–demand in determining indium prices. It is estimated that a total of 312,000 tons of indium can be extracted. However, the primary hindrance to supply is the availability of extraction opportunities and the necessary infrastructure. Unless we improve production capacity, indium may face shortages, hindering the advancement of pivotal technologies. A concern observed is the insufficient rate of indium recycling. Boosting this could greatly alleviate supply pressures. Projections indicate that indium production will reach its peak between 2025 and 2030, while the peak for photovoltaic solar panels due to indium shortages is anticipated around 2090, with an installed capacity of 1200 GW. Thus, the growth of photovoltaic capacity may lag behind actual demand. For a sustainable future, understanding the role of essential metals like indium is crucial. The European Environment Agency (EEA) introduced four “imaginaries” depicting visions of a sustainable Europe by 2050 (SE2050), each representing a unique future set within specific parameters. Currently, Europe is heavily dependent on imports for tech metals and has limited recycling capabilities, putting it at a disadvantage in a global context. To achieve sustainability, there is a need for improved infrastructure for extraction, recycling, and conservation of metals such as indium. These resources are crucial for realizing Europe’s 2050 sustainability objectives. Furthermore, understanding the role of these metals in wider overarching strategies is vital for envisioning a sustainable European Union by 2050, as depicted in the Imaginaries.

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Indium in zinc-lead and other mineral deposits -- a reconnaissance survey of 1118 indium analyses published Before 1985

Cited by 9 publications

References 11 publications

Tin ingots from a probable Bronze Age shipwreck off the coast of Salcombe, Devon: Composition and microstructure

Tin ingots from a probable Bronze Age shipwreck off the coast of Salcombe, Devon: Composition and microstructure

Distribution of Selected Critical Elements in the Carboniferous Coal‐bearing Series of the Upper Silesian and Lublin Coal Basins (Poland)

Modeling Indium Extraction, Supply, Price, Use and Recycling 1930–2200 Using the WORLD7 Model: Implication for the Imaginaries of Sustainable Europe 2050

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