Intel will be eliminating a toxic heavy metal from its computer chip manufacturing
It will begin using lead-free solder with next-generation 45nm Hi-k chips in the Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, and Xeon families, the company announced Wednesday. Lead has been a concern in computer manufacturing, as it contributes to the toxic waste stream left behind when machines are discarded. Since many computers are replaced every few years, disposal has become a serious problem.
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Intel Gets the Lead Out
Posted by: Kimberly Hill May 24, 2007 08:23 AMIntel will be eliminating a toxic heavy metal from its computer chip manufacturing
It will begin using lead-free solder with next-generation 45nm Hi-k chips in the Intel Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, and Xeon families, the company announced Wednesday. Lead has been a concern in computer manufacturing, as it contributes to the toxic waste stream left behind when machines are discarded. Since many computers are replaced every few years, disposal has become a serious problem.