Table 7. A result of sensitivity analysis for key inputs and outputs

Category Sensitivity proportion (%) Sensitivity rank
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) 33.95 1
Calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2) 20.35 2
Sodium oxide (Na2O) 15.42 3
Aluminum (Al) 12.96 4
Calcium (Ca) 8.34 5
Electricity 4.57 6
Lithium (Li) 1.47 7
Transportation (inbound) 1.39 8
Transportation (outound) 1.39 9
Diesel 0.08 10
Barium (Ba) 0.04 11
Kerosene 0.03 12
Tap water 0.00 13