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Raw materials for Electronics & batteries

Lithium, graphite, silicon, rare earths, copper and precious metals for electronics and battery makers.

Sourcing for Electronics & batteries starts with the right grade, consistent delivery and traceable documentation. Below you will find the material groups the sector uses, guide pages, current offers and verified suppliers.

How to source reliably

Work with verified (KYC) suppliers, request samples and a trial lot before large volumes, use independent inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, etc.) and tie payment terms to shipping milestones. The platform deal room keeps offer history, the digital contract and delivery steps on record in one place.

Material groups used in Electronics & batteries

Plastics & Polymers

Plastics & Polymers

Polypropylene (PP)

Non-ferrous metals

Aluminium (ingot, sheet, extrusion)

Precious metals

Silver

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Glass cullet

Electronics & battery raw materials

Lithium compounds

Industrial gases

Oxygen, nitrogen & argon

Plastics & Polymers

Polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE)

Non-ferrous metals

Copper (cathode, wire, tube)

Precious metals

Platinum group metals

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Ceramic clays & frits

Electronics & battery raw materials

Silicon metal

Industrial gases

CO₂ & hydrogen

Plastics & Polymers

PVC

Non-ferrous metals

Non-ferrous metals

Zinc & lead

Electronics & battery raw materials

Rare earth elements

Plastics & Polymers

PET

Non-ferrous metals

Nickel, tin & cobalt

Precious metals

Electronics & battery raw materials

Graphite

Plastics & Polymers

Polystyrene & ABS

Non-ferrous metals

Brass & bronze

Plastics & Polymers

Engineering plastics (PA, PC, POM)

Non-ferrous metals

Ferroalloys (FeCr, FeMn, FeSi)

Plastics & Polymers

Recycled plastic granules

Plastics & Polymers

Masterbatch & additives

Glass & ceramic raw materials

Electronics & battery raw materials

Industrial gases

Material profiles

Polypropylene (PP): grades, MFI and sourcing guide

Polypropylene is one of the most widely used thermoplastics thanks to its low density, chemical resistance and easy processing. It is supplied as homopolymer, random and impact copolymer in injection, film, fibre and extrusion grades.

HDPE (high-density polyethylene) sourcing guide

HDPE offers a high strength-to-weight ratio, moisture barrier and chemical resistance, making it the choice for bottles, jerrycans, pipes and film. For pipe applications, the PE80/PE100 class and long-term pressure rating are decisive.

PVC resin: K-value, grades and sourcing

PVC resin is produced by suspension or emulsion polymerisation; the K-value indicates molecular weight and drives the application. Higher K-values suit flexible products, lower K-values rigid profiles and pipes.

PET chips (bottle & fibre grade) sourcing guide

The key parameter of PET chips is intrinsic viscosity (IV): bottle grade is typically 0.80–0.84 dl/g. Acetaldehyde level, colour (b*) and moisture directly affect quality in food-contact packaging.

Recycled plastics (rPET, rPE, rPP) sourcing guide

Recycled plastics are a fast-growing market for manufacturers aiming to cut carbon footprint and cost. Post-consumer (PCR) vs post-industrial (PIR) origin, contamination level, colour consistency and traceability certificates define quality.

Aluminium ingot, sheet and extrusion sourcing guide

Aluminium is usually priced as LME plus a regional premium (e.g. Rotterdam duty-paid). For ingot, purity (P1020A 99.7%) matters; for flat and extruded products, alloy-temper (5083-H111, 6063-T5) and surface quality are key.

Copper cathode (Grade A) buying guide

Copper cathode to LME Grade A (99.99% Cu) is the main feedstock for wire, tube and alloy production. Fraud risk in this market is high: producer/brand verification, independent inspection, bank-backed payment (LC) and document checks are essential.

Lithium carbonate (battery grade) sourcing guide

Battery-grade lithium carbonate requires purity above 99.5% with low sodium, iron and magnetic impurities; cathode makers usually run a lengthy sample qualification. Prices are volatile, so index-linked long-term contracts (e.g. Fastmarkets, SMM) are common.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a reliable Electronics & batteries supplier?

Prefer suppliers with the verified badge, a high trust score and completed deals. For large volumes, post a buying request to compare several offers and sign the contract in the deal room.

Can I buy small quantities as well?

Yes. For samples and small quantities you can message suppliers directly from the directory, free and commission-free. The deal room is designed for large, protected deals.