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