It is reported that the price of quartz used in the production of computer chips will rise again.

CTOnews.com, December 15, according to The Elec, the price of quartz used in the production of computer chips is expected to rise again. Their prices have risen earlier this year, but are expected to increase by another 10 per cent. This is due to the rise in the price of raw materials and the adverse exchange rate.

Tu Yuan Pexels South Korean quartz makers, such as Wonik QnC and Young Shin Quartz, are expected to raise prices soon. 'it 's very rare to raise the price of quartz twice in a year, 'said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

In the chip production process, quartz is used in focusing rings and other commodities in wafer chambers. Quartz components are usually used to ensure that high purity is maintained while withstanding high pressure / vacuum at high temperatures without reacting with the wafer itself or introducing particles that can cause subsequent circuit failures.

CTOnews.com learned that the quartz must be more than 99.99% pure and that the raw materials needed were provided by companies in the United States, Japan and Germany.

South Korean quartz manufacturers, who rely on imports to make quartz, are raising prices because suppliers also say prices will jump.

The demand for quartz is also expected to continue to increase, as the more advanced the chip process node, the more quartz will be used. Advanced chips require more etching, and the output of plasma will increase, which will wear out goods such as quartz more quickly.

The South Korean quartz market is expected to be 1.3 trillion won (about 6.968 billion yuan) this year and will grow to 1.6 trillion won (8.576 billion yuan) next year, according to Eugene Investment & Securities.