This criticality assessment provides an update to previous DOE criticality reports based on recent market and technological developments and shifts in national and global priorities.
Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office
August 1, 2023
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This assessment uses updated analyses based on national and global priorities, technology advancement, and technology adoption trends. It considers 38 materials used by eight major technologies, of which 23 materials are evaluated for criticality after a screening process.
Similar to the previous CMS reports, this report evaluates the criticality of materials based on their importance to the energy sector and supply risk.