Fused Silica - Switched On By Electronics

The fused silica supply market for powder and grain remains dominated by just two companies. However, just how long this continues to last depends on the efforts of emerging players in India and China. Although some growth may be expected in the refractories market owing to restrictions on the use of crystalline silica, it is the investment casting and even more so, the electronic epoxy moulding compound markets that are showing most promise for the future. Meanwhile, in the high purity fused quartz sector, huge investments in semiconductor manufacturing have ensured a ready market for the near future.