What are the key differences between fluorspar-acid and fluorosilicic acid routes for AHF production?
The economics of fluorosilicic acid route depend heavily on phosphate fertilizer output and acid quality. It's not a like-for-like substitute—product purity and impurity profiles differ, affecting downstream applications. For buyers, this route could offer a secondary supply source, but qualification for electronic or refrigerant use takes time. Near-term, fluorspar remains the dominant feedstock, so track its price and Mongolia import volumes as the primary AHF cost driver.
