Aluminum Fluoride Raw Material Prices Diverge, Production Costs Remain High
[SMM Aluminum Flash] This week, raw material prices for aluminum fluoride diverged. The 97% fluorite wet powder market consolidated on a strong note, with mainstream delivered prices at 3,200-3,650 yuan/mt. The aluminum hydroxide market drifted lower, with a weighted average price of 1,680 yuan/mt, edging down 0.41% MoM. The sulphuric acid market eased from high levels, with the transaction center shifting lower steadily. After the offsetting moves in raw materials, the overall production cost of aluminum fluoride remained high.