Tin has a variety of uses in today's technology
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Business Insider offers an interactive look at tin usage in apple products. To view, click the link below.
The above link leads to an interactive site that provides insight into the use of tin in Apple products.
What do these graphs mean?When viewing these graphs in relation to one another, and pattern occurs. Though it may be a roughly interpreted pattern, it is crucial to recognizing the shortcomings of the sustainability of our current technologies. Economic progress will likely exacerbate this problem as it increases demand for technology.
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Tin prices over the last 20 yearsIndexMundi
General trend of rising prices since July of 2013 Global tin extracted and utilizedAbove: It appears that while demand for tablets and other smart technology (which requires tin for solder), world tin extraction will decline over time. This brings sustainability into the question (see below).
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Is this sustainable?
A gradual shift towards increased usage of alternate soldering methods will help to maintain a sustainable 2% growth rate over the next five to ten years. Tin is actually a more sustainable substitute for lead-based solders.
According to the study linked above, we can be optimistic about potential sustainable uses for tin in the future.
These opportunities include:
Solar Panels, Fire Retardants, Batteries, and Animal Healthcare
In addition, it is estimated that tin could help save up to 10% of current fuel consumption
According to the study linked above, we can be optimistic about potential sustainable uses for tin in the future.
These opportunities include:
Solar Panels, Fire Retardants, Batteries, and Animal Healthcare
In addition, it is estimated that tin could help save up to 10% of current fuel consumption
So despite its overuse in certain luxurious technologies, reforms could make tin a helpful tool in sustainability efforts