The global semiconductor specialty gas industry recently witnessed significant production capacity expansion: Matheson Korea has signed a Phase II agreement to increase diborane production capacity. On November 10, Matheson Korea, a specialty gas manufacturer for the semiconductor and display industries, announced a total investment of $81 million to construct a new production plant (Phase II) in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The facility will produce ultra-high-purity specialty gases for semiconductors, including diborane (B₂H₆) and chlorine (Cl₂), and is expected to be completed and operational by June 2026. Additionally, Matheson Korea produces other essential specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, such as boron trichloride (BCl₃) and hydrogen bromide (HBr).
This major investment underscores the growing global demand for ultra-high-purity specialty gases in the semiconductor industry. However, these "lifeblood of semiconductors" impose extreme requirements on storage and transportation containers at every stage, from production to application. As an advanced representative in the aluminum alloy gas cylinder industry, NETC is providing critical infrastructure support to the global semiconductor specialty gas sector with its high-performance aluminum alloy gas cylinders specifically designed for electronic specialty gases, ensuring gas purity from production to end-use.
Semiconductor manufacturing processes demand stringent gas purity standards, where even trace contaminants can lead to chip performance degradation or failure. NETC’s specially developed aluminum alloy gas cylinders for electronic specialty gases employ advanced inner wall treatment technology to create an ultra-clean, inert interface. This effectively prevents reactions between the gas and the cylinder, while minimizing impurity release and moisture permeation. This feature is crucial for maintaining the stability of ultra-high-purity specialty gases such as diborane (B₂H₆), chlorine (Cl₂), boron trichloride (BCl₃), and hydrogen bromide (HBr).
NETC’s aluminum alloy gas cylinders for electronic specialty gases strictly adhere to international certification standards, including GB11460, ISO 7866, and DOT 3AL, with a working pressure of up to 200Bar. Manufactured from high-quality AA6061 aluminum alloy, these cylinders offer exceptional corrosion and rust resistance, ensuring stable performance even when handling corrosive specialty gases. The product line covers a complete range of capacities from 1L to 50L, making it suitable for various application scenarios, from R&D to mass production.
As the global semiconductor industry continues to advance rapidly, the requirements for specialty gas packaging containers are becoming increasingly stringent. As a reliable aluminum alloy gas cylinder supplier in the global gas industry, NETC remains committed to the highest standards in R&D and manufacturing. With its high-performance aluminum alloy gas cylinders for electronic specialty gases, NETC will continue to support global semiconductor specialty gas suppliers and chip manufacturers, contributing to the stability and growth of the global semiconductor supply chain.
