Defense Primer: Acquiring Specialty Metals and Sensitive Materials

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Abstract:

Some metals (such as titanium and tungsten) and metal alloys, as well as strong permanent magnets known as rare earth magnets, are critical to U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) operations. These materials are frequently integrated into components (e.g., integrated circuits, electrical wiring, or optoelectronic devices) or structures (e.g., aircraft fuselages or ship hulls) of the military platforms and weapon systems that enable warfighting capabilities.

Author(s):
Peters, Heidi M.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2021 Feb 03
Pagination:
3

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
national security, congress, department of defense, materials, acquisition, end items, united states, chemical elements, elements, law, metals, rare earth elements, titanium, permanent magnets, procurement, recycled materials, strategic materials
Keyword(s):
cots(commercially available off-the-shelf)
Subject Categories:
Chemistry; Materials
Creation Date:
2022 May 24
Update Date:
2022 Jul 07