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Buyers should watch Chinese policy signals closely, as arsenic could follow the gallium and germanium export control pattern. Diversifying supply sources is difficult given the lack of non-Chinese producers, so inventory building ahead of potential restrictions may be prudent for semiconductor and defense supply chain managers.
The chlorination route generates hazardous byproducts and requires strict environmental controls, raising production costs in China amid tightening regulations. Smelter by-product arsenic from copper and lead refining offers a lower-cost feedstock, but quality consistency remains a challenge. Processors should evaluate total cost including waste treatment, not just raw material prices.