Bismuth, antimony, manganese, chromium and articles thereof; including waste and scrap of bismuth or manganese

CPC v2.1 Code: 41603

About bismuth, antimony, manganese, chromium and articles thereof; including waste and scrap of bismuth or manganese

cpc code 41603 covers a diverse range of metals and metal products, including bismuth, antimony, manganese, and chromium. These materials play a crucial role in various industries, from electronics and construction to automotive and aerospace. The global demand for these specialized metals continues to grow, driven by technological advancements and the need for more efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under cpc code 41603 typically involves mining, smelting, and refining processes. Bismuth, for example, is often extracted as a by-product of lead, copper, and tin production, while antimony is primarily obtained through the processing of antimony-containing ores. Manganese and chromium, on the other hand, are typically mined from dedicated mineral deposits and then processed through various metallurgical techniques to produce the desired forms and grades.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the industries covered under cpc code 41603 include raw mineral resources, such as bismuth, antimony, manganese, and chromium ores. Additionally, these industries rely on specialized equipment and machinery for mining, smelting, and refining operations. Energy sources, such as electricity and fossil fuels, are also essential for the various production processes involved.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industries covered under cpc code 41603 include a wide range of metal products, such as 41604 Bismuth and articles thereof, 41605 Antimony and articles thereof, 41606 Manganese and articles thereof, and 41607 Chromium and articles thereof. These materials are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 41000 Metals and metal products, 42000 Machinery and equipment, and 43000 Transport equipment.

Family tree for bismuth, antimony, manganese, chromium and articles thereof; including waste and scrap of bismuth or manganese

    graph LR
    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/v2-1/416'>416: Other non-ferrous metals and articles thereof (including waste and scrap of some metals); cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4160'>4160: Other non-ferrous metals and articles thereof (including waste and scrap of some metals); cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41603'>41603: Bismuth, antimony, manganese, chromium and articles thereof; including waste and scrap of bismuth or manganese</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41601'>41601: Tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, beryllium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium and thallium, germanium and vanadium, unwrought, and powders thereof, except powders of magnesium; waste and scrap of gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium, germanium and vanadium; cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41602'>41602: Tungsten, molybdenum, tantalum, magnesium, cobalt, cadmium, titanium, zirconium, beryllium, gallium, hafnium, indium, niobium, rhenium and thallium, germanium and vanadium, wrought, and articles thereof; powders of magnesium</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41604'>41604: Cermets and articles thereof</a>"]

    

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