Silicon Tetrachloride Production Cost Reports

The report provides a detailed analysis essential for establishing a Silicon Tetrachloride manufacturing plant. It encompasses all critical aspects necessary for Silicon Tetrachloride production, including the cost of Silicon Tetrachloride production, Silicon Tetrachloride plant cost, Silicon Tetrachloride production costs, and the overall Silicon Tetrachloride manufacturing plant cost. Additionally, the study covers specific expenditures associated with setting up and operating a Silicon Tetrachloride production plant. These encompass manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure needs, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, and more.

Silicon Tetrachloride is an inorganic compound that belongs to the family of chlorosilanes. It has several applications associated with different market sectors. It is widely used in the production of high-purity silicon compounds for its usage in electronics and photovoltaic cells. It is also considered an analytical liquid that is utilized in analytical chemistry. It also finds its application as a raw material for the synthesis of high-purity silicon metal. It also plays a vital role in the production of high-quality fumed silica, which is further used in various industries. It is also utilized as a precursor in the preparation of orthosilicate acid esters such as tetraethoxysilane. It is also widely used in the manufacture of polysilicon, which is further used in semiconductor applications. It is also used in the semiconductor industry for plasma etching of metals and the application of epitaxial silicon.

The demand for Silicon Tetrachloride is predominantly driven by its application in the chemical and semiconductor industry, which largely contributes to its market growth. Its application in the deposition of epitaxial silicon and plasma etching of metals further enhances its demand in the semiconductor industry. Its usage in the synthesis of pure silicon also fuels its demand in the electronics and renewable energy sectors. Moreover, its huge involvement as a precursor in producing fumed silica significantly promotes its demand in the paints & coatings and electronic industries. Furthermore, the cost and the availability of raw materials (silicon carbide, etc.), their application in the chemical industry, distribution, logistics, sustainability practices, and quality standards are some factors that influence industrial Silicon Tetrachloride procurement globally.

Raw Material for Silicon Tetrachloride Production

According to the Silicon Tetrachloride manufacturing plant project report, the major raw materials for Silicon Tetrachloride production include Silicon Dioxide/Silicon Carbide/Ferrosilicon-Chlorine.

Manufacturing Process of Silicon Tetrachloride

The extensive Silicon Tetrachloride production cost report consists of the following industrial manufacturing process:

• Production from Silicon Compounds: This method of production involves the use of silicon dioxide, silicon carbide, or ferrosilicon as the raw material for the synthesis of silicon tetrachloride as the product. The synthesis involves the chlorination of any of the mentioned silicon compounds. The process begins with the reaction of silicon dioxide, silicon carbide, or ferrosilicon with chlorine, which results in the formation of silicon tetrachloride as the final product.

Silicon Tetrachloride is a colorless fuming liquid that is composed of one silicon and four chlorine atoms. It is a corrosive liquid with a molecular weight of 169.9 g/mol. Its density is density 1.52 g/mL. Its melting and boiling point is measured around -70 °C and 59 °C, respectively. It is a non-flammable chemical, with s suffocating odor. The compound is soluble in some of the chemical solvents, such as benzene, ether, and chloroform. Similarly, it is miscible with petroleum ether, carbon tetrachloride, tin tetrachloride, sulfur mono or dichloride, along with titanium chloride. However, it reacts when combined with water. It reacts with water resulting in an exothermic reaction and produces silicic acid and hydrochloric acid. Its vapor pressure is measured at 236 mm Hg at 25 °C. It decomposes by heating the liquid at high temperatures while emitting strong fumes of hydrogen chloride. It is a clear, corrosive chemical liquid that can corrode metals in the presence of moisture.