“Surging Demand from the Semiconductor Industry”
- The growing global demand for advanced electronics—such as smartphones, 5G devices, AI systems, and electric vehicles—is driving a rapid expansion in semiconductor production
- As a critical cleaning and etching agent in wafer fabrication, electronic grade sulfuric acid is experiencing increased consumption. With chipmakers pushing for higher precision and purity in manufacturing, the need for ultra-pure chemicals like sulfuric acid has become more essential than ever
- For instance, in March 2024, A study by HPCi Media Limited outlined that Chemtrade partnered with Modular Devices to build a custom ISO Class 4 trace-metals mobile cleanroom at its Cairo, Ohio plant. This facility supported Chemtrade’s goal of expanding UltraPure Sulfuric Acid (UPS) production in the US to meet rising semiconductor demand. The cleanroom used metal-free materials and advanced ULPA filtration, allowing rapid setup and high operational efficiency. This collaboration accelerated the domestic supply of high-purity sulfuric acid, strengthening US production capabilities and enhancing the growth and availability of electronic-grade sulfuric acid for the semiconductor industry
- The semiconductor industry is at the heart of technological advancements across various sectors, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial applications
- Moreover, with the rise of emerging technologies such as AI, 5G infrastructure, and IoT, semiconductor manufacturers are ramping up production to meet future needs. This escalation in production and the increased complexity of chips are driving the growth of the electronic grade sulfuric acid market, as it is integral to achieving the required precision, yield, and quality in semiconductor manufacturing processes
