Metallurgical grade silicon metal and silicone rubber: A matter of national security.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Stockwell, William B.; Kearns, Scott; DiCaprio, Paul; Baker, Ken; Melito, Steve
- Source
- Rubber World. Nov2023, Vol. 269 Issue 2, p16-18. 3p.
- Subject
- *ANTIDUMPING duties
*SUPPLY chain disruptions
*SEMICONDUCTOR industry
*JOINT ventures
SILICONE rubber
METALS
NATIONAL security
SILICON
RUBBER goods
- Language
- ISSN
- 0035-9572
The article focuses on the pivotal role of metallurgical grade silicon metal (SiME) in silicone rubber production and underscores its significance for national security. Topics discussed include the demand for SiME in high-growth industries, challenges in the supply chain, and the need for increased SiME capacity in the U.S. to ensure resilience and support various critical sectors.