Critical Elements Periodic Table

Detailed Description

Elements….critical minerals…what’s the difference?

The Energy Act of 2020 describes “critical minerals” as minerals, elements, substances, or materials that:

  1. are essential to the economic or national security of the United States,
  2. have supply chains at risk of disruption, and
  3. are vital for making a product without which the United States would suffer.

Graphite (C), barite (BaSO4), metallurgical coal, phosphate rock, potash, and fluorspar (CaF2) are also listed as critical minerals in the 2025 USGS critical mineral list.

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Periodic Table Disclaimer

  1. The information in this table is for general educational purposes only; the information should not be used as a research tool.
  2. Visitors should be aware that minerals and elements on this list do not exist in equal quantities and this table does not portray the relative abundance of critical minerals and elements. In some circumstances, only trace quantities of these substances have been found.
  3. A best effort has been made to ensure the content in this table is reasonably accurate and up to date, however, it is possible that critical minerals exist in Michigan in places we have yet to confirm.
  4. The Michigan Geological Survey, Western Michigan University, and the State of Michigan make no guarantee, expressed or implied; regarding the correctness of this information and accept no liability for the consequences of decisions made by others on the basis of the information presented here.
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