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silicon must be purified into high-purity polycrystalline silicon and then further processed into mono crystalline silicon ingots , which are sliced into wafers before being processed as photovoltaic cells . A similar process is required to produce silicon chips from even higher purity silicon mono crystals and wafers before imprinting chips .

“ Silicon is also used by aluminum manufacturers to improve the alreadyuseful properties of aluminum . When used alongside aluminum , silicon provides ‘ super heat ’ to improve the castability , machinability , and strength of the aluminum .

“ In the case of batteries , high-purity silicon is used as either an active anode material or as a precursor in lithium-ion batteries ,” Marco adds . “ These examples demonstrate how silicon metal has evolved into a critical material for the advancement of innovative , costeffective , and low carbon footprint solutions to

CHINA MATERIAL is a leading exporter of carbon and graphite electrode in China .

China Material is a long term and majority electrode and graphite block supplier for Ferroglobe Inc . and also a main exporter / importer of non-ferrous metals , ferrous metals and minerals .

+ 86-10-58797733 | marcobj @ marco-cn . com www . cmmmc . com . cn accelerate the global energy transition .”

The importance of silicon in aiding sustainable energy transition is also appreciated at a national level , with the US Department of Energy including silicon in its ‘ 2023 Critical Materials List ’. “ This recognition highlights the pivotal role of silicon in shaping a sustainable future , reaffirming its value as a strategic component in meeting increasing demands for electric mobility batteries and solar energy technologies .

“ There are other policies that have had a positive impact on our business too , such as the Chips Act , the Inflation Reduction Act , and a recent bipartisan bill to enact a 35 percent tariff on imports of Russian and Belarussian ferrosilicon with the aim of instead stimulating US-based production . Such legislative actions aimed at protecting and nurturing domestic production favorably impact our business and paint a bright , prosperous future for Ferroglobe in the US .”

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