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Element scarcity

Periodic table infographic showing the scarcity of some elements

The European Chemical Society created this thought-provoking periodic table to highlight the scarcity of some elements. The intent is to encourage us to recycle old electronics and lobby for an efficient circular economy.

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Rights: European Chemical Society, CC BY-ND
Published: 27 November 2019Size: 203.84 KB
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