6 Types of Minerals and Metals Found in Your Cell Phone

We use our cell phones daily, but have you ever wondered what minerals and metals they contain?

By Sara Novak
Dec 24, 2022 2:00 PMDec 27, 2022 9:01 PM
Copper
Copper mineral used in cell phones. (Credit: Bjoern Wylezich/Shutterstock)

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Nowadays cell phones are ubiquitous. Everyone has one and everyone uses it all the time. But have you ever thought about what goes into making a cell phone — more specifically, the precious minerals and metals that are used to produce it? Cell phones are made with a host of rare materials that are often mined in countries all over the world. So, what’s really in your cell phone? Here are the minerals and metals that you carry with you every day.

1. Copper

Copper mineral used in cell phones. (Credit: Bjoern Wylezich/Shutterstock)
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