Industrial Minerals


China doubled silicon carbide production in 2010 – report

06 June 2011

by Mark Watts

New study shows China produced 1,05m. tonnes last year, with 70% global market share

Keywords: silicon carbide, SiC, abrasives, photovoltaics, ceramics

China almost doubled silicon carbide production in 2010 to meet growing demand from downstream sectors such as photovoltaics, LED and ceramics, according to a new report.

China, the world’s largest producer, boosted its annual silicon carbide output...