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Table 5.
Resource depletion indicator - mineral substances (Uranium excluded).
| Substance | Kg Sb eq/kWh | % of the indicator | Value (kg) | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (uranium excluded) | ||||
| Gold | 2,2E–07 | 54% | 6,10E–09 | 85% sulfuric acid for mines (linked to modelling choice) |
| Fluorspar | 6,8E–08 | 17% | 2,60E–05 | 100% hexafluoride (conversion: 0,6 kg/kg UF6) |
| Nickel | 4,0E–08 | 10% | 1,00E–05 | Steel low alloyed: construction (31%), spent fuel treatment (39%, of which zircaloy 24%) |
| Silver | 2,4E–08 | 6% | 2,80E–09 | 84% sulfuric acid for mines |
| Copper | 1,75E–08 | 4% | 7,00E–06 | 46% plant construction |
| Zinc | 9,8E–09 | 2% | 2,70E–06 | 85% sulfuric acid for mines |
| Lead | 9,0E–09 | 2% | 6,00E–07 | 85% sulfuric acid for mines |
| Zirconium | 7,5E–09 | 2% | 4,50E–07 | 44% titanium for compressor (reactors close to sea) |
| Others | 1,0E–08 | 3% |
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