embodied energy in common materials

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Embodied energy in common materials[edit]Selected data from the Inventory of Carbon and Energy ('ICE') prepared by the University of Bath (UK)[8]MaterialEnergyMJ per kgCarbonkg CO2per kgDensitykg /m3

Aggregate0.0830.00482240

Concrete(1:1.5:3)1.110.1592400

Bricks (common)30.241700

Concrete block (Medium density)0.670.0731450

Aerated block3.50.3750

Limestone block0.852180

Marble20.1162500

Cement mortar (1:3)1.330.208

Steel(general, av. recycled content)20.11.377800

Stainless steel56.76.157850

Timber(general, excludes sequestration)8.50.46480720

Glue laminated timber120.87

Cellulose insulation (loose fill)0.943.343

Cork insulation26160

Glass fibre insulation (glass wool)281.3512

Flax insulation39.51.730

Rockwool (slab)16.81.0524

Expanded Polystyrene insulation88.62.551530

Polyurethane insulation (rigid foam)101.53.4830

Wool (recycled) insulation20.925

Straw bale0.91100110

Mineral fibre roofing tile372.71850

Slate0.11.00.0060.0581600

Clay tile6.50.451900

Aluminium (general & incl 33% recycled)1558.242700

Bitumen (general)510.380.43

Medium-density fibreboard110.72680760

Plywood151.07540700

Plasterboard6.750.38800

Gypsum plaster1.80.121120

Glass150.852500

PVC (general)77.22.411380

Vinyl flooring65.642.921200

Terrazzo tiles1.40.121750

Ceramic tiles120.742000

Wool carpet1065.53

Wallpaper36.41.93

Vitrified clay pipe (DN 500)7.90.52

Iron(general)251.917870

Copper(average incl. 37% recycled)422.68600

Lead(incl 61% recycled)25.211.5711340

Ceramic sanitary ware291.51

Paint - Water-borne592.12

Paint - Solvent-borne973.13

Photovoltaic (PV) Cells TypeEnergy MJ per m2Carbon kg CO2per m2

Monocrystalline (average)4750242

Polycrystalline (average)4070208

Thin film (average)130567