Ukraine supplies 90% of U.S. semiconductor-grade neon

Just another example of how much is at stake in the Ukraine after Putin the Terrible invaded it!

"... According to research firm Techcet, Ukraine supplies more than 90% of the U.S.’s semiconductor-grade neon, a gas integral to the lasers used in the chip-making process, while Russia supplies 35% of the U.S.’s palladium supply, a rare metal that can be used to create semiconductors.  ..."

Ukraine supplies 90% of U.S. semiconductor-grade neon (and what it means to chip supply chain) | VentureBeat