### Question
How does the law define critical material or mineral?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 17113*, **critical material or mineral** is defined as:

> a material or mineral that serves an essential function in the manufacturing of a product and has a high risk of a supply disruption, such that a shortage of such a material or mineral would have significant consequences for United States economic or national security

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17113*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ENERGY SAVINGS IN BUILDINGS AND INDUSTRY > Part D-Industrial Energy Efficiency**

