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- Beginning in September 2028, Mitsubishi Chemical Group will expand the Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant’s capability to produce its ultra-high-purity synthetic silica powder.
- The powder keeps quartz crucibles pure, which is crucial for the manufacturing of semiconductors.
- The expansion takes into account the growing demand from new technologies, 5G, and electronics.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group has made the decision to expand the Kyushu-Fukuoka Plant’s capability to produce synthetic silica powder. The planned commencement date of operations is September 2028.
The product, a synthetic silica powder with ultra-high purity, is utilised as a raw material for high-purity quartz components that are necessary for semiconductor fabrication equipment as well as quartz crucibles used in the manufacturing of semiconductor silicon. To reduce contaminants that might lower wafer quality, the quartz crucible surface must remain exceptionally pure, especially throughout the ingot production process.
According to a press statement from the firm, the product uses manufacturing techniques developed over many years to achieve the greatest degree of purity for sand-type silica in the world, giving it exceptional competitiveness in this application.
The company’s decision to increase this capacity is a response to the growing demand for semiconductors and electronics throughout the world. With the quick uptake of electric cars, 5G technology, and sophisticated computer systems, Mitsubishi hopes to establish itself as a vital