The global tungsten hexafluoride WF6 market is highly concentrated and the demand in the semiconductor field is strong

Tungsten hexafluoride, with the molecular formula WF6, is also known as tungsten fluoride (VI) and high tungsten fluoride. It appears as a colorless gas or light yellow liquid at room temperature and as a white solid at low temperatures. It is toxic and highly irritating. Sexual and corrosive. Tungsten hexafluoride will react and decompose when it meets water. It will smoke due to decomposition in humid air, and the products are hydrogen fluoride and tungsten trioxide. Tungsten hexafluoride has active chemical properties, is soluble in a variety of organic solvents, and can react with most metals. Tungsten hexafluoride can be used to produce tungsten carbide and can also be used in the semiconductor industry.

Tungsten hexafluoride belongs to tungsten fluoride. Among tungsten fluorides, tungsten hexafluoride is the only category that is industrially produced. Semiconductors are an important downstream market for tungsten hexafluoride. The chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process can be used to prepare tungsten films. Tungsten disilicide (WSi2) can also be used to manufacture wiring materials for large-scale integrated circuits. It can also be used as Fluorinating agents, catalysts, etc. In addition, tungsten hexafluoride can be used to manufacture X-ray emitting electrodes, solar absorbers, conductive pastes and other products for use in the solar energy industry.

According to the “Tungsten Hexafluoride (WF6) Industry In-depth Market Research and Investment Strategy Suggestions Report 2021-2025” released by the Industrial Research Center It shows that in 2020, the global tungsten hexafluoride market size will be approximately 2.9 billion yuan. It is expected to grow at an average annual compound growth rate of about 17.9% from 2020 to 2025, and the market size will reach more than 6.6 billion yuan by 2025. The global semiconductor industry is shifting to the Asia-Pacific region, and the solar energy industry in the Asia-Pacific region is huge. Therefore, the Asia-Pacific region is the world’s largest demand market for tungsten hexafluoride, accounting for more than 60% of the demand.

Globally, the main manufacturers of tungsten hexafluoride are Germany’s Linde Group, American Air Products, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation 718 Perry Gas, Japan’s Taiyo Nippon Sanso, South Korea’s SK Materials, etc. The preparation and purification of tungsten hexafluoride in the United States, Germany, Japan and other countries started earlier. They have accumulated rich experience and high technical level, and can produce high-purity products. my country’s tungsten hexafluoride industry started late, and in the early 21st century it did not yet have the capacity to produce electronic-grade tungsten hexafluoride on a large scale.

With the rapid development of my country’s electronics industry, the demand for electronic-grade tungsten hexafluoride in the Chinese market is growing rapidly. Since it does not have independent supply capabilities, market demand relies on imports. The price of imported electronic-grade tungsten hexafluoride is high, which is not conducive to the development of the electronic industry. China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation 718 is the first company in my country to develop high-purity electronic-grade tungsten hexafluoride production technology and achieve large-scale production. It currently has the highest market share in my country. After its new production capacity is put into operation in 2020, it will become the world’s largest of tungsten hexafluoride manufacturers.

Industry analysts People said that my country Shipbuilding Industry Corporation 718 Perry Gas, Germany’s Linde Group (Linde Group), and American Air Products (Air Products) are the three largest tungsten hexafluoride manufacturers in the world, with a combined market share of 72%. The global tungsten hexafluoride market is highly concentrated. my country’s electronics industry is huge, and the semiconductor market has strong demand for tungsten hexafluoride. At this stage, it is the world’s largest consumer of tungsten hexafluoride. Domestic tungsten hexafluoride production enterprises have broad prospects for future development.