Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

CPC v2.1 Code: 4131

About silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

cpc code 4131 covers the trade and production of silver, including silver plated with gold or platinum, in unwrought or semi-manufactured forms, as well as in powder form. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, from jewelry and electronics to industrial applications and investment products.

Production process

The production of silver under cpc code 4131 typically involves a multi-step process. First, silver ore is extracted from mines and then undergoes a series of refining and smelting processes to separate the pure silver from other impurities. The refined silver can then be cast into ingots, bars, or other semi-manufactured forms, or alternatively, it can be transformed into a fine powder through specialized milling techniques.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of silver under cpc code 4131 include silver ore, as well as various energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, to power the refining and smelting processes. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as furnaces, casting molds, and milling machines, are essential for the efficient and high-quality production of silver in its various forms.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by cpc code 4131 are silver in its various forms, including unwrought silver, silver plated with gold or platinum, and silver powder. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of industries, such as 4311 Jewelry and related articles, 2612 Electronic components, and 6810 Monetary gold and other precious metals, which utilize silver for a variety of applications, from jewelry and electronics to industrial processes and investment products.

Family tree for silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/413'>413: Basic precious metals and metals clad with precious metals</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4131'>4131: Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4132'>4132: Gold (including gold plated with platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4133'>4133: Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4134'>4134: Base metals or silver, clad with gold, not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4135'>4135: Base metals clad with silver, and base metals, silver or gold clad with platinum, not further worked than semi-manufactured</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41310'>41310: Silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form</a>"]


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