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On the 24th, Sumitomo Chemical said that the company is expanding its production capacity of high-purity chemicals for semiconductors
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The company said in a statement that it will double its high-purity sulfuric acid production capacity by installing new production lines at its plant in Ehime, Japan, and at its wholly-owned subsidiary Dongwoo Fine-Chem in Iksan, South Korea.
plant to increase the production capacity of high-purity ammonia
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High-purity chemicals are used in semiconductor production processes, primarily for precision cleaning
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Commercial production at the expanded capacity is expected to begin in Ehime in the first half of fiscal 2024 and in Iksan in the second half of fiscal 2023
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"The semiconductor equipment market continues to grow, driven by demand for 5G smartphones, and the demand for PC and data center-related equipment has increased amid changing life>
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"Against this backdrop, demand for high-purity chemicals essential to semiconductor production processes is expected to continue to grow strongly
," the company added
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The company did not disclose financial and capacity details of the expansion project
.