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To: Bonemaker
Where do we get lead from since Obama closed the lead smelters?

The biggest source is in the batteries of imported cars.

Secondary, or recycled lead, is readily available for all required uses in the US.

24 posted on 05/27/2019 9:23:02 PM PDT by CurlyDave
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To: CurlyDave

The electric motor in a Toyota Prius uses about 1 kilogram of neodymium in its permanent magnets. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) says a wind turbine rated at 3.5 megawatts of electricity contains 600 kilograms, or 1,300 pounds, of rare-earth metals. - https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/rare-earth-metals-recycling/

May be it will be worth it to scrap dealers soon to pick up old TVs and monitors.


28 posted on 05/28/2019 8:54:27 PM PDT by daniel1212 (Trust the risen Lord Jesus to save you as a damned and destitute sinner + be baptized + follow Him)
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