4134World Current AffairsMedium
Which country is the biggest player in the global supply chain of gallium and germanium?
AChina
BUSA
CThe Netherlands
DJapan
Correct answer
A. China
Explanation
China produces 80% world’s gallium and 60% germanium. Gallium + Arsenic are used in LEDs, Solar panels and high frequency computer chips. Germanium is used to manufacture microprocessors and vision goggles (key to the military)