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How much water does it take to purify the silicon used in your phone?

• rimliu 7y ago
  Is that water destroyed beyond repair? Is there a water shortage where silicon is purified? What would you do with that water if it was not used to purify silicone, bring it to Sahara?
  • rvense 7y ago
    I have definitely read that water poisoning is a problem in areas surrounding semiconductor fabs, but I don't have a citation on hand. Drinking water shortages are certainly common enough.
  • ss2003 7y ago
    It is certainly contaminated after being used. It has to be purified before hand too. The energy cost and environmental impact of manufacturing a single phone is tremendous.