so you needs 2.153 units oxide (contained in pure spod at about 8%) to produce 1 unit metal, assuming lossless conversion. Note the multiplier to convert oxide to carbonate - that's what makes rock mining competitive with brine, which produces carbonate directly. Each unit of oxide contains 2.47 units potential carbonate (or 2.8 hydroxide).
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