03 · MATERIALS BECOME AN OBJECT
Made, part by part.
The report describes component material claims and environmental accounting. It does not establish the assembly plant, supplier chain or shipment of a phone in your hand.
Enclosure
Primary production refines bauxite into alumina, then uses electrolysis to make metal. Recovered aluminium offers another branch. Product forming and finishing depend on the item.
Battery materials
The chemistry determines electrodes, separator, electrolyte and casing. No specific battery chemistry or mine is assigned from appearance.
Selected circuit boards
Circuit boards, components, housings and other parts are assembled into the device. Model-specific documentation is needed to follow each branch.
Magnets & Taptic Engine
Circuit boards, components, housings and other parts are assembled into the device. Model-specific documentation is needed to follow each branch.
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The specific assembly plant and batch remain unverified. Country markings are clues to investigate.