Organic silicon: from basic industry to high-tech materials5
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Due to the large number of exports of electronic appliances, clothing and handicrafts and the rapid growth in demand for silicone materials in domestic construction, textile, automotive, and daily chemical industries, by 2010, China ’s consumption of organic silicon monomers has reached 1.15 million tons, It accounted for 35.8% of total global consumption, surpassing the United States as the world's largest consumer of organic silicon.
In recent years, thanks to the country's vigorous efforts to cultivate and develop strategic emerging industries, organic silicon has ushered in a new historical opportunity as an important part of the new materials industry. By the end of 2017, China's methyl monomer production capacity has reached 2.7 million tons, with an output of more than 1.8 million tons, ranking first in the world. It has become a veritable organic silicon production country.