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There is definitely Gold and Copper those I can see with my eyes. This site has a breakdown of random circuitboards (could be from iPod's cellphones, toasters... and computers but it has a database of many metals as found in discarded circuitboards in pounds per ton: http://www.thegreenpc.com/the.htm
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∙ 12y agoSilicon is the major element used in computer chips and circuits.
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∙ 13y agoOne mineral that is used in computers is gold. Gold makes info transfer from one conductor to another. Its is easy to is in wiring and melt to make it many shapes and sizes.
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∙ 13y agoQuartz, tin, copper, silver, aluminum, sulfur, sphalerite, and more
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∙ 8y agoYes - Silicon (the basic 'ingredient' in microchips) - is a mineral.
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∙ 8y agoSilicon is the best known, which is used primarily in the CPU. Copper is another important one, since it is used to carry almost all electric impulses.
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∙ 12y agogold,silica,aluminum,and zink
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∙ 12y agoEverything is made of minerals...
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Relationship between geology and computer?
Computers are made from geological materials, like silicon chips from silicate minerals, wiring from copper minerals, solders from tin and so on.
What does a sandwich shop a computer and a casino have in common?
Chips! A sandwich shop sells chips, a computer has computer chips in it, and a casino has poker chips.
What are computer chips and what are some examples of chips in a computer?
Computer chips are I.C.s (Integrated Circuits) exaples of which are Memory (RAM Chips) CPU Processor, Video Chips.
Are obese children caused by chips?
no because chips are full of vtamins and minerals
What are chips made from?
Computer chips are made from silicon and sand that has a high quartz content. Computer chips help to store computer memory.
Which element is used for manufacture of computer memory chips?
Silicon is used in computer chips.
What kind of chips are used to make computer chips?
Mcain oven chips. LOL
When were Computer Chips first used in cars?
The Computer Chips first used in cars were in 1981, was in the carburetor. General Motors and Corvettes were the first pioneers in placing computer chips in cars.
How is a cookie like a computer?
They both have chips. lol
How can I get the computer game Chips Challenge on my computer?
you can get "chips challenge" downloaded onto your computer, by visiting their site: www.takegame.com/arcade/htm/chipschallenge.htm
What important element that is non metal is used to make computer chips?
Silicon is used to make computer chips.
When were computer chips invented?
1952
