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TABLE 2
U.S. CONSUMPTION OF GALLIUM, BY END USE1, 2
(Kilograms)
End use   2005   2006
Optoelectronic devices:    
Laser diodes and light-emitting diodes 3,880 3,670
Photodetectors and solar cells 219 303
Integrated circuits:
Analog 11,700 12,000
Digital 115 1,400
Research and development 2,800 2,840
Other 76   77
Total 18,700   20,300
1Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to
totals shown.
2Includes gallium metal and gallium compounds.

Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program


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