Iridium is a rare and important tool commonly used in the manufacture of high-performance electronic devices, catalysts, and other special applications. Due to its very scarce content in the Earth's crust, the ** of iridium has certain challenges and problems:
Rarity and dispersion: Iridium is very scarce in the Earth's crust, mostly in trace amounts in ores, so it is more expensive to mine and extract. In addition, iridium is dispersed in various wastes and wastes, such as electronic waste, waste catalysts, etc., which is more difficult. Iridium**
Technical Challenges: The use of highly sophisticated technologies and processes for iridium requires the use of highly sophisticated processes, including processes such as chemical extraction, smelting, and purification. Since iridium is often mixed with other metals, efficient separation technologies need to be developed to ensure the economics and viability of the process.
Cost: Iridium is relatively expensive to mine, extract, and mine, which makes iridium less economically advantageous, especially when the market demand is not high, and iridium is not powered enough.
Environmental impact: The process of mining and extracting iridium may have a certain impact on the environment, especially when using chemical extraction methods, which may produce pollutants such as waste water and exhaust gases.
Fluctuating demand: The demand for iridium is usually relatively volatile, mainly subject to demand from specific industries, such as electronics, automobiles, and chemicals. Fluctuations in demand can affect the economics and viability of iridium**.
To address these challenges and problems, there is a need to continuously promote technological innovation, develop more efficient and environmentally friendly iridium technologies, and strengthen policies and measures for waste and resource use to improve the economics and sustainability of iridium. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen international cooperation to jointly address the challenges facing the world.