Silicon Metal
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25.00 Ton/Day
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Plant and Machinery cost
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Working Capital
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0.00
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Rate of Return (ROR)
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0.00
%
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| Break Even Point (BEP)
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0.00
%
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TCI
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Cost of Project
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0.00Lakhs
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Description:
Silicon is the most abundant elemental mineral on earth. Silicone are semi-inorganic polymers that are used in almost every industry as well as in practically every home in the country. There is only two organized units in India, to manufacturing of silicon metals. There is production in India Silicon metal about 50% and 50% demand are fulfilled by import. There will be demand growth about 5% and demand supply gap is much more than indigenous production. Hence few new comers may successfully venture in this market.
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SILICON METAL
| Capacity
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25 MT / Day
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Plant and Machinery cost
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Working Capital
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0.00
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Rate of Return (ROR)
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0.00
%
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| Break Even Point (BEP)
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0.00
%
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TCI
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Cost of Project
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0.00Lakhs
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Description:
Made from Silicon, the most abundant elemental mineral on earth, silicones are semi-inorganic polymers that are used in almost every industry. Silicon polymers can be fluid, elastomeric or resinous depending upon the organic group present and the extent of cross-linkage between polymer molecules. Silicones are used as adhesives, lubricants, protective coatings and mold release agents. In resin form, silicones are used as coatings, moulding compounds, laminates, filament winding, electrical insulation etc.. It is also used in medical devices used within the body and miscellaneous mechanical products. In the chemicals industry, silicon metal is the starting point for the production of silianes, silicones, fumed silica, and semiconductor-grade silicon. Silanes are the used to make silicone resins, lubricants, anti-foaming agents, and water-repellent compounds. Silicones are used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, electrical insulators, and moisture-proof treatments. Silicons are being produced in India on a large scale production and silicon metal in India is available about 50% and 50% demand are fulfilled by import. Few new comers may successfully venture into this field.
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SILICON METAL
| Capacity
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Plant and Machinery cost
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Working Capital
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0.00
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Rate of Return (ROR)
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1.00
%
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| Break Even Point (BEP)
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1.00
%
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TCI
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Cost of Project
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0.00Lakhs
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Description:
Silicon Metal is known as a semi-metallic or metalloid, having several of the characteristics of metals. It is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust after oxygen, naturally occurring in various forms of silicon dioxide or silicates and very rarely in its pure form in volcanic exhalations. It takes its name from the Latin Silicus, which means flint.
Silicon is also utilized in the fast growing industries of high speed communication and solar energy. The manufacturing of semiconductor chips, optical fiber and liquid crystal displays is made possible due to the conducting properties of Silicon. Ultra high purity Silicon is being used in the manufacturing of solar panels, making it possible to use the sun’s rays to generate electricity to provide power in a large number of industrial and domestic uses, such as remote telecommunication stations, weather and irrigation projects and street lighting. Silicone compounds are the main raw material for a large and growing number of industrial and consumer products, including silicone rubber parts, urethane foam, sealants, adhesives, lubricants, food additives, coatings, polishes and cosmetics. Silicones are substitutes in many applications for petroleum-based compounds and the demand for silicones benefits from higher oil prices.
USES:
Used mainly in the production of aluminium alloys for foundry, for the automotive and aircraft industries, etc. In the chemical industry, silicon metal is employed for the production of silanes, resines, silicones and lubricants.
Silicon metal is also used in the production of super high purity silicon by metallurgical or chemical routes, destined to the manufacture of parts for the segment of advanced electronics, as computers, space communications, defence systems, photo-voltaic panels, etc.
PRODUCTION OF SILICON METAL
On a commercial scale metallurgical silicon metal is produced by the carbothermic reaction of silica (quartz) in an electric arc furnace using carbon electrodes where the temperature in the main reaction zone of temperatures exceeds 1800ºC. Commercially produced metallurgical grade silicon metal is typically Si 98% pure and is notably produced in China, Russia, Brazil, Norway, South Africa and USA.
INDIAN SCENARIO
At present, silicon metal is not produced in India.No new project is under implementation.
Import of silicon metal
Period (April to March) Import in tonnes
2006-07 25733
2007-08 25523
2008-09 19998
2009-10 24245
2010-11 32052
2011-12 35380
2012-13 36885
DEMAND DRIVERS
The demand for silicon metal would largely be driven by the performance of the end user sectors namely aluminium silicon alloy industry, silicones and electronic grade silicon used semi conductor industry and solar grade silicon used in the photovoltaic cells (solar power).
In India, silicones and polycrystalline silicon (solar grade and electronic grade) are not produced.
Silicones are imported and formulated to suit the consumer requirements.
Similarly, silicon wafers are imported for use in solar panels and semiconductor components. Demand for aluminum has grown steadily in recent years, reflecting increased economic activity in both the developed and developing world, as well as new uses as a lighter, more economical replacement for other materials. Silicon metal consumption by aluminum manufacturers has grown accordingly.
Global scenario
Installed capacity 3.2 million metric tonnes
Global production 2.1 million metric tones
REGION-WISE PRODUCTION
Region in Production '000 tonne per annum
Americas (Including North and Western Europe south America) 420
Western Europe 357
China 1155
Rest of the world 168
Total 2100
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Silicon Metal
| Capacity
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25 MT /Day
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Plant and Machinery cost
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1277.00
Lakhs
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| Working Capital
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0.00
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Rate of Return (ROR)
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28.00
%
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| Break Even Point (BEP)
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74.00
%
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TCI
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0.00
Lakhs
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| Cost of Project
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2484.00Lakhs
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Description:
Silicon is the most abundant element in Earth's crust. It is found in rocks, sand, clays and soils, combined with either oxygen as silicon dioxide, or with oxygen and other elements as silicates. Silicon's compounds are also found in water, in the atmosphere, in many plants, and even in certain animals. Silicon is the fourteenth element of the periodic table and is a Group IVA element, along with carbon germanium, tin and lead. Pure silicon is a dark gray solid with the same crystalline structure as diamond. Its chemical and physical properties are similar to this material. Silicon has a melting point of 2570°F (1410°C), a boiling point of 4271°F (2355°C), and a density of 2.33 g/cm3.
The Silicon Metal market size will be XX million (USD) in 2022 in India, from the XX million (USD) in 2016, with a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) XX% from 2016 to 2022. Silicon is the second most common element in the Earth’s crust, although it is hard to find it in nature as a pure element. China is by far the world’s largest producer of silicon, including thereby silicon content for ferrosilicon and silicon metal. Around 4.6 million metric tons of silicon was produced in China in 2016 which accounted for about two-thirds of global production that year, which reached about 7.2 million metric tons. The global silicon metal market was valued at US$ 2.21 Bn in 2015 and is anticipated to reach US$ 3.48 Bn by 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2016 and 2024. As a whole there is a good scope for new entrepreneur to invest in this business.
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