indium 1999 37 1 by robert d brown domestic survey data and tables were prepared carolyn f crews statistical assistant production in the united states during was confined to upgrading of imported metal recycling scrap two refiners one each new york rhode island major producers products a number smaller firms also produced high purity alloys compounds solders tin oxide ito coatings related consumption estimated us geological have increased moderately about 52 metric tons uses same as those 1998 50 solder 33 batteries electronic 12 other 5 value primary consumed 13 2 million at an average producer price 7 90 per troy ounce calculated from prices published platt s metals week world believed slightly refinery 230 4 increase compared with 220 revised six producing countries
