Measurement methods to characterize rare metals in information and communication technology goods |
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Information and communication technology (ICT) goods, which consist of many parts and modules, are comprised of relatively small quantities of rare metals and larger quantities of major materials (e.g., iron, nonferrous metals, plastics, glasses, and engineering ceramics). They are usually produced through complex production procedures. To achieve successful recycling systems, the rare metals information provided by manufacturers should be accurate. However, many measurement and characterization methods may be used to obtain information on rare metals for elements of ICT goods. Each method has its own intrinsic advantages and disadvantages in the analysis of the information of such elements.
The element separation capabilities and quantitative resolutions differ according to the measurement methods used and there are no standardized measurement methods to define the quantities and qualities of rare metals. However, IEC 62321 provides some guidelines for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) measurement methods to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of unknown samples and harmful materials.
Based on the guidelines of IEC 62321, Recommendation ITU-T L.1101 provides reference characterization procedures for efficient recycling of rare metals by using XRF and ICP-MS measurement methods. |
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https://handle.itu.int/11.1002/1000/12134 |
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L series: Environment and ICTs, climate change, e-waste, energy efficiency; construction, installation and protection of cables and other elements of outside plant L.1000-L.1199: E-waste and circular economy |
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2014-03-22 |
Provisional name: | L.rareMetals-measurement |
Approval process: | AAP |
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In force |
Maintenance responsibility: |
ITU-T Study Group 5 |
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L.1101 (03/2014)
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ITU-T Supplement
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L Suppl. 4 (04/2016)
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Guidelines for developing a sustainable e-waste management system
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L Suppl. 5 (12/2014)
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Life-cycle management of ICT goods
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L Suppl. 20 (10/2015)
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Green public ICT procurement
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here
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L Suppl. 21 (04/2016)
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Implementation guidance for small- and medium-sized enterprises on information and communication technology supply chain due diligence concerning conflict minerals
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L Suppl. 27 (10/2016)
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Supplement on success stories on e-waste management
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L Suppl. 28 (10/2016)
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Circular economy in information and communication technology; definition of approaches, concepts and metrics
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L Suppl. 32 (10/2016)
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Supplement for eco-specifications and rating criteria for mobile phones eco-rating programmes
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L Suppl. 33 (10/2016)
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Assessment of energy consumption of information and communication technology services
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L Suppl. 41 (05/2021)
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Requirements on energy efficiency measurement models and the role of artificial intelligence and big data
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L Suppl. 42 (05/2021)
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Guidelines on the environmental efficiency of machine learning processes in supply chain management
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here
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L Suppl. 43 (05/2021)
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Smart energy saving of 5G base stations: Traffic forecasting and strategy optimization of 5G wireless network energy consumption based on artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
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L Suppl. 46 (12/2021)
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Definitions and recent trends in circular cities
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here
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L Suppl. 47 (07/2022)
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Examples of resource saving within the information and communication technology sector
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L Suppl. 49 (07/2022)
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Overview on adaptation to climate change for information and communication technology networks
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L Suppl. 52 (10/2022)
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Computer processing, data management and energy perspective
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L Suppl. 53 (10/2022)
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Guidelines on the implementation of environmental efficiency criteria for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies
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L Suppl. 54 (10/2022)
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Guidance for assessing the greenhouse gas emissions consequences of the financial effects generated by information and communication technology
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here
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L Suppl. 55 (10/2022)
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Environmental efficiency and impacts on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of data centres and cloud computing
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L Suppl. 56 (10/2022)
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Guidelines for connecting cities and communities with the Sustainable Development Goals
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Partnering for solutions: ICTs in Smart Water Management
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2014
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Resilient pathways: the adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change
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2014
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Greening ICT Supply Chains – Survey on Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Initiatives
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2012
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Review of Mobile Handset Eco-Rating Schemes
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2012
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Boosting Energy Efficiency through Smart Grids
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2012
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