China restrictis export of Gallium and Germanium needed for chips; what are they and which countries are producers?
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reuters.com
July 4 (Reuters) - China has announced export restrictions on some gallium and germanium products, metals used in computer chips and other products, citing national security interests.
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Haven't drank any coffee yet. Reading the title I thought this was going to effect the potato chip supply chain.
Mmm. The melt-in-your-mouth flavour of gallium.
(It melts at like 30C if you're not familiar)
Lay's BBQ chips. New and improved gallium free recipe.