On Sept. 18 Zhongjuxin said in an investor-relations note that tungsten hexafluoride (WF6) demand should rise as integrated-circuit process nodes advance. Its WF6 product is 6N purity and is manufactured via a joint venture with Japan’s Central Glass, with both partners supplying production technology. A jointly owned sales company, majority-held by the Japanese partner, handles distribution. The JV is internally considering expanding annual WF6 capacity from 600 tonnes to 800 tonnes; implementa

On Sept. 18 Zhongjuxin said in an investor-relations note that tungsten hexafluoride (WF6) demand should rise as integrated-circuit process nodes advance. Its WF6 product is 6N purity and is manufactured via a joint venture with Japan’s Central Glass, with both partners supplying production technology. A jointly owned sales company, majority-held by the Japanese partner, handles distribution. The JV is internally considering expanding annual WF6 capacity from 600 tonnes to 800 tonnes; implementation is not final and, if approved, could create short-term depreciation pressure on Zhongjuxin’s profits depending on market conditions.