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Shortages of coolant set to impact the semiconductor industry

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Coolant is a key input in chip manufacturing. 3M’s Zwijndrecht, Belgium, plant produces coolant that is essential to the etching process used in semiconductor manufacturing. And, it’s likely supply chain disruptions associated with tighter regulations of PFAS chemicals will continue, especially in Europe.

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4 Crucial Commodities to Watch in 2023

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Some sources predict future lithium shortages due to the large quantities of water required for lithium production, which is taxing for areas like South America and Australia that are prone to drought. Over 90% of solar panels include “solar wafers” which are made of polysilicon—97% of which are manufactured in China.

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