“Increased Adoption of NF₃ and F₂ in Semiconductor Manufacturing for Advanced Electronics”
- A major and rapidly emerging trend in the global nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) and fluorine gas (F₂) market is the increasing demand for these gases in the semiconductor industry, particularly for the manufacturing of advanced chips, displays, and photovoltaic panels. Their superior etching and cleaning properties are critical for maintaining the precision required in next-generation electronics
- For instance, semiconductor manufacturers are significantly increasing the consumption of NF₃ and F₂ for plasma etching, chamber cleaning, and thin-film deposition processes used in the production of high-performance microchips, OLED panels, and solar cells
- As the global demand for consumer electronics, 5G infrastructure, electric vehicles, and renewable energy technologies accelerates, the need for high-purity specialty gases such as NF₃ and F₂ is rising, supporting faster production cycles and improved device reliability
- In addition, leading players such as Linde plc and Air Products are investing heavily in expanding their specialty gas production capabilities to meet the stringent quality standards and growing volume requirements of the semiconductor industry
- With advancements in chip manufacturing technology and the global push toward digital transformation, the integration of NF₃ and F₂ in electronics production processes is set to expand further, driving significant market growth over the coming years
