
New Delhi:
The minerals buried in the land of Ukraine are suddenly in the news. The discussion of these minerals is in full swing between the Russia-Ukraine war and the American factor. Ukraine has agreed to a big deal with America. After this, America will get access to the mineral reserves of Ukraine. In this, the minerals that are being talked about the most, we know them as rare minerals. These are called rare mean metals.
Ukraine estimates that about 5% of the world’s “important raw materials” (Critical Raw Material) have it. According to the European Union, Critical Raw Material (CMR) are raw materials that are economic and strategically important for the European economy, but their supply is associated with high risk.
Let us introduce you to 5 minerals including rare meanings that are found in Ukraine. Also, we will tell you why these minerals are so important.
1. Titanium
Ukraine is one of the top 10 countries in terms of certified reserves of titanium and holds 6-7% in global production. Prior to Russia’s attack, Ukraine was a major supplier of titanium in the military sector for the US. If we talk about China, then it is the largest titanium producing country in the world. Other large supplier countries include Russia, Mozambique, Australia and Canada.
- The biggest feature of this metal is that in the ratio of weight in it, its strength is very high. Also, it has the power to tolerate high temperatures.
- Due to these two reasons, its role becomes very important in aerospace. It is used to make f-35 fighter jet heads to engine.
- It is called lightweight metal and it is also used on a large scale in the power station.
- The orthopedic implant as well as an adhesive (to bind) in sunscreen, paint and cosmetics.
2. graphite
Ukraine has 19 million tonnes of certified reserves of graphite. The Government Geological Survey Agency there says that Ukraine is “one of the top five leading countries” in the split of Graphite. On the other hand, China is at the top of graphite production. China contributes more than 75% to global supply, and also has the largest reserves.
- Graphite is used in making batteries for electric vehicles.
- It is used to make the core of nuclear reactor.
- It has an important role in making steel due to high thermal and electrical conductivity/ conduction. It is used as an electrode in electric arch furnaces.
- There are innumerable uses such as graphite pencils, lubricants and electric motors.
3. lithium
The store is one-third of the total lithium across Europe in Ukraine. If you tell the total lithium reserves of the whole world, then 3% is in Ukraine. If you tell big players, Chile, Australia and China are the major producing countries of Lithium.
4. uranium
Ukraine has the largest uranium reserves in Europe. Uranium is used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons. Also, it is used around the world for the production of isotopes used for medicine, industrial and defense purposes.
5. Rare Minerals (Rare Earth Metals)
Ukraine has an important reserves of rare metals. It is a group of 17 elements that are used to produce weapons, wind turbines, electronics and other products important in modern technology. These metals are mostly heavy metals. Being heavy metals, these metals are very chemical for mining. Due to this, a large amount of toxic waste comes out and it causes many environmental disasters.
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