The chemical market is the destination for about 60 percent of the world's fluorspar production. This route begins with the manufacture of hydrofluoric acid (HF) which is used in its own right, but also as a feedstock for fluorocarbons and a myriad of other fluorine containing chemicals. This short feature gives a broad overview of the market and addresses the current trends and issues facing this large and diverse industry - notably the ongoing development of regulatory issues relating to ozone depletion and the emission of greenhouse gases.
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