Indium shortage implications for the PV and LCD market: Technology and market considerations for maintaining growth

摘要: Indium is increasingly being used as a key material in the solar cell industry and TFT LCD industry. The demand for was 1000 metric tons 2007 with consuming another 500 tons. Given development of both industries, has been projected to reach ≫2500 by 2011. With accelerating growth solar, from consumer applications question availability relevant there are indications impending shortages. According most recent assessment USGS (U.S Geological Survey), world wide supply could deplete 10 years. implications would be significant all particular sector where cost reduction critical. To prevent this shortage we must adopt ways recycle electronic components containing Indium. These recycling efforts only their infancy pursued outside US. However, natural deliberate effort expand recycling, should adequate cost-effective meet anticipated needs. Recycling necessary two reasons: provide consistent flow help stabilize prices cycles market production capacity.