A Strategic Industry Accelerated by the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
The semiconductor industry is undergoing a major transformation. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence, data centres, cloud computing, electric mobility, 5G and connected devices is driving global demand for increasingly powerful, compact and high-performance chips.
This technological revolution is leading to an expansion in production capacity, but also to increasingly complex manufacturing processes. As circuit etching becomes more precise, manufacturers need greater quantities of specialty gases, electronic-grade chemicals and high-purity liquids.
In the medium and long term, the main challenges will therefore be to secure supplies, preserve product purity, ensure the continuity of manufacturing lines and build a more resilient global supply chain.
Specialty Gases and Ultra-Pure Liquids at the Heart of Semiconductor Manufacturing
The production of a semiconductor chip involves numerous successive wafer deposition, etching, cleaning and treatment stages. Each of these operations requires sensitive products whose quality, purity and stability can directly affect the performance of the industrial process.
Gases for equipment etching and cleaning: Nitrogen trifluoride, or NF₃, along with various fluorinated gases, is used in plasma etching processes and for cleaning manufacturing chambers. Transporting these gases requires equipment that is compatible with their physical properties, pressure requirements and regulatory classification.
Process, deposition and inerting gases: Silane, ammonia, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon and helium are used in operations such as deposition, layer treatment, inerting and atmosphere control. The consistent availability of these gases is essential to ensure production continuity.
High-purity liquids for cleaning and wet etching: Hydrofluoric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, ammonium hydroxide and isopropyl alcohol are among the main chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing. They are used to clean wafers, remove contaminants, prepare surfaces and perform specific chemical etching operations.
Transport and Storage: Preserving Safety, Purity and Continuity of Supply
The transport of specialty gases and the storage of high-purity chemicals require a rigorous logistics approach. Material compatibility, leak-tightness, internal cleanliness, pressure and temperature control, the prevention of cross-contamination and traceability must all be considered for each application.
To meet these requirements, Eurotainer offers a wide range of tank containers for gases and liquids, including :
- Gas tank containers
- Cryogenic tank containers,
- Gas cylinders / P200,
- MEGCs (Multiple Element Gas Cylinders)
- Specialized tank containers for liquid products.
Electronic polish stainless steel tanks, lined tanks (PE, PTFE), temperature-controlled and high-pressure equipment is also available, depending on the product characteristics and operational requirements.
These solutions can be used for intermodal transport, as well as for certain on-site storage configurations, with containers integrated into industrial operations, stacked or connected to a distribution system.
Let’s Discuss Your Semiconductor Product Transport Requirements
Are you looking for a reliable solution for the transport or storage of specialty gases, liquefied gases or high-purity liquids used in the semiconductor industry? Our experts can analyse your product characteristics, logistics flows and operational constraints to help you identify the most suitable container.
Contact one of our experts today to secure your supply chain and develop a transport and storage solution tailored to your operations.
