Iron ore mined in Minnesota could have an unexpected future beyond steelmaking. Scientists have discovered that relatively low-purity ore from the state’s Iron Range can be turned directly into semiconductor-quality pyrite, potentially providing a cheaper and more sustainable material for electronics, solar panels and other technologies. Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities made […]

The post Minnesota’s Low-Grade Iron Ore Could Become a Surprisingly Good Semiconductor appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.