Conventional lithium batteries rely on costly metals such as cobalt.
Demand also dropped for primary metals such as steel, and for orders of machinery and computers.
"Greece, for example, was the biggest exporter to Nazi Germany of precious metals such as chrome.
transition metals such as tantalum, molybdenum and tungsten.
Titanium resembles other transition metals such as iron and nickel in being hard and refractory.
Some metals, such as manganese, are mixed with the clays to develop special colours.
The cathode in these devices is typically made of metals such as cesium.
Non-metals or poor metals such as Bi and Pb are eliminated from consideration.
Viable supplies of rare metals, such as lanthanum and yttrium, could run out.
Precious metals, such as gold and silver, were deemed indispensable to a nation's wealth.
Nonferrous materials, including metals such as copper and aluminum, and precious metals such as silver, gold, and platinum are third in abundance and have significant commercial value.
