EAS 6674 - Energy Metals Module: Source, Use and Challenges

(crosslisted) CHEME 6674
(CU-SBY)

Spring. 1 credit. Student option grading.

J. Tester, J. Thompson.

The module will examine the metals that are important in energy generation, distribution, and storage in the context of supply and demand from their source in the earth to their use. Lectures will focus on the challenges related to discovery of these metals, natural variability, their extraction, and best practices in terms of mining and reclamation. The potential for change and the role of new technologies in the future will be considered and placed in the context of both societal pressures and future demand. The market, use, recycling and material stewardship of products will be considered.