Key Points - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the price fluctuations of various new materials across different sectors, indicating trends in the military, new energy vehicles, photovoltaic, nuclear power, consumer electronics, and other materials [4][5][6][7][8][10]. Military New Materials - The price of electrolytic cobalt increased to 368,000 CNY per ton, up by 6.7% week-on-week. The price ratio of electrolytic cobalt to cobalt powder is 0.82, down by 13.1% [4]. New Energy Vehicle Materials - The price of lithium ore (Li2O 5%) reached 735 USD per ton, up by 1.38% week-on-week. The price of sulfuric cobalt rose to 89,000 CNY per ton, an increase of 17.11% [5]. - The prices of lithium iron phosphate and 523-type cathode materials were 334,000 CNY per ton and 1,359,000 CNY per ton, reflecting changes of -2.62% and +11.1% respectively [5]. Photovoltaic New Materials - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon was 6.53 USD per kilogram, down by 0.2%. The price of EVA decreased to 11,000 CNY per ton, a decline of 0.9% [6]. Nuclear Power New Materials - The price of uranium reached 62.88 USD per pound, increasing by 6.6% [7]. Consumer Electronics New Materials - The price of lithium cobalt oxide rose to 364.0 CNY per kilogram, up by 19.7%. The price of silicon carbide increased by 3.6% to 5,800.00 CNY per ton [8][9]. Other Materials - The prices of platinum, rhodium, and iridium were 406.00 CNY, 2,105.00 CNY, and 1,185.00 CNY per gram, reflecting increases of 6.3% and 9.4% respectively [10].

Group 1: Military Industry New Materials - The price of electrolytic cobalt has increased to 265,000 CNY/ton, a week-on-week increase of 6.9% [3] - The price ratio of electrolytic cobalt to cobalt powder is 0.95, up by 4.5% week-on-week; the price ratio of electrolytic cobalt to cobalt sulfate is 5.15, up by 6.2% [3] - Carbon fiber price remains at 83.8 CNY/kg with a gross profit of -8.24 CNY/kg [3] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Materials - The CIF price of Li2O 5% lithium concentrate is 677 USD/ton, down by 4.51% week-on-week [4] - Prices for battery-grade lithium hydroxide, industrial-grade lithium carbonate, and battery-grade lithium carbonate are 73,200 CNY/ton, 70,200 CNY/ton, and 65,200 CNY/ton, with week-on-week increases of 7.9%, 6.95%, and 8.2% respectively [4] - The price of cobalt sulfate is 50,800 CNY/ton, up by 2.01% week-on-week [4] - Prices for lithium iron phosphate and 523-type cathode materials are 32,700 CNY/ton and 111,000 CNY/ton, remaining stable with slight increases of 0% and 0.4% respectively [4] - The price of neodymium oxide is 531.15 CNY/kg, up by 3.5% week-on-week [4] Group 3: Photovoltaic New Materials - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon is 4.94 USD/kg, remaining stable [5] - EVA price is 10,100 CNY/ton, down by 0.5%, at a low level since 2013 [5] - The price of 3.2mm photovoltaic glass coating remains at 24.0 CNY/sqm [5] Group 4: Nuclear Power New Materials - Prices for zirconium-related materials are stable, with prices for zirconium oxychloride, sponge zirconium, hafnium oxide, zirconium silicate, and zircon sand at 14,750 CNY/ton, 150 CNY/kg, 9,000 CNY/kg, 13,950 CNY/ton, and 14,012.5 CNY/ton respectively [6] - The uranium price is projected to be 59.58 USD/lb in June 2025, up by 4.0% [6] Group 5: Consumer Electronics New Materials - The price of cobalt tetroxide is 207,500 CNY/ton, up by 2.47% week-on-week [7] - The price of lithium cobalt oxide is stable at 175.0 CNY/kg [7] - The price of silicon carbide remains at 5,400.00 CNY/ton [7] - Prices for high-purity gallium, crude indium, and refined indium are 1,755.00 CNY/kg, 2,575.00 CNY/kg, and 2,675.00 CNY/kg, with changes of -1.7%, 0%, and 0% respectively [7] - The price of germanium dioxide is stable at 9,800 CNY/kg, with 50% used for optical fibers and 15% for electronics and solar devices [7] Group 6: Other Materials - The prices for platinum, rhodium, and iridium are 312.00 CNY/g, 1,865.00 CNY/g, and 1,305.00 CNY/g, with changes of -6.3%, +9.4%, and +5.7% respectively [8]

Group 1: Military Industry New Materials - The price of electrolytic cobalt remains stable at 236,000 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week change of +0% [3] - The price of carbon fiber is 83.8 CNY/kg, also unchanged, with a gross profit of -8.56 CNY/kg [3] - Beryllium prices are stable this week [3] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Materials - The price of Li2O 5% lithium concentrate at the Chinese port is 540 USD/ton, down by -0.92% week-on-week [4] - The prices of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, industrial-grade lithium hydroxide, and electric carbon are 59,800 CNY/ton, 60,600 CNY/ton, and 60,600 CNY/ton respectively, with changes of -0.1%, +1.21%, and -2.3% [4] - The price of cobalt sulfate is 47,700 CNY/ton, unchanged [4] - The prices of lithium iron phosphate and 523-type cathode materials are 30,300 CNY/ton and 104,800 CNY/ton, with changes of +0% and -0.7% respectively [4] - The price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide is 444.11 CNY/kg, up by +0.8% [4] Group 3: Photovoltaic New Materials - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon is 4.25 USD/kg, down by -0.7% [5] - The price of EVA is 10,450 CNY/ton, unchanged, remaining at a high level since 2013 [5] - The price of 3.2mm photovoltaic glass coating is 24.0 CNY/square meter, unchanged [5] Group 4: Nuclear Power New Materials - The prices of zirconium-related materials are as follows: zirconium oxychloride at 14,750 CNY/ton, sponge zircon at 155 CNY/kg, hafnium oxide at 9,000 CNY/kg, zirconium silicate at 14,225 CNY/ton, and zircon sand at 14,012.5 CNY/ton, with various week-on-week changes [6] - The uranium price for May 2025 is 57.31 USD/pound, up by +8.8% [6] Group 5: Consumer Electronics New Materials - The price of cobalt oxide is 186,500 CNY/ton, unchanged, while lithium cobalt oxide is priced at 175.0 CNY/kg, also unchanged [7] - The price of silicon carbide is 5,600.00 CNY/ton, unchanged [7] - The prices of high-purity gallium, crude indium, and refined indium are 1,865.00 CNY/kg, 2,425.00 CNY/kg, and 2,525.00 CNY/kg respectively, with changes of -0.5%, +0%, and +0% [7] - The price of germanium dioxide is 9,900 CNY/kg, unchanged, with 50% used for optical fibers and 15% for electronic and solar devices; high-purity gallium is primarily used in semiconductors [7]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The report provides an overview of the current prices and trends in various new materials across different sectors, highlighting price stability in some areas while noting fluctuations in others. Group 1: Military Industry New Materials - The price of electrolytic cobalt remains stable at 240,000 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week change of +0% [2] - The price of carbon fiber is 83.8 CNY/kg, also unchanged, with a gross profit of -8.68 CNY/kg [2] - Beryllium prices are stable [2] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Materials - The price of Li2O 5% lithium concentrate has reached 708 USD/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of +2.46% [3] - Prices for electric carbon, industrial carbon, and battery-grade lithium hydroxide are 65,600 CNY/ton, 63,900 CNY/ton, and 65,900 CNY/ton, showing decreases of -4.3%, -4.29%, and -1.5% respectively [3] - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide is 433.70 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of +2.5% [3] Group 3: Photovoltaic New Materials - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon is 4.30 USD/kg, down by -0.9% [4] - EVA prices are at 11,100 CNY/ton, decreasing by -1.3% but remaining at a high level since 2013 [4] - The price of 3.2mm photovoltaic glass coating is stable at 24.0 CNY/sqm [4] Group 4: Nuclear Power New Materials - Prices for zirconium-related materials show mixed trends, with uranium prices increasing to 52.17 USD/lb, up by +0.6% [5] - Other zirconium prices are stable or slightly decreased [5] Group 5: Consumer Electronics New Materials - The price of high-purity gallium has decreased to 1,900.00 CNY/kg, down by -1.3% [6] - The price of germanium dioxide is stable at 9,900 CNY/kg, with 50% used for optical fibers and 15% for electronics and solar devices [6] Group 6: Other Materials - The prices of platinum, rhodium, and iridium are 243.00 CNY/g, 1,465.00 CNY/g, and 1,045.00 CNY/g respectively, with rhodium increasing by +2.1% [7]

Group 1: Military Industry New Materials - The price of electrolytic cobalt remains stable at 240,000 CNY/ton, with no change compared to the previous week [2] - The price of carbon fiber is 83.8 CNY/kg, also unchanged, with a gross profit of -18.31 CNY/kg [2] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Materials - The price of Li2O 5% lithium concentrate has reached 732 USD/ton, with no change [3] - The prices of electric carbon, industrial carbon, and battery-grade lithium hydroxide are 72,200 CNY/ton, 70,600 CNY/ton, and 68,900 CNY/ton, showing decreases of 1.4%, 0.8%, and 0.4% respectively [3] - The price of praseodymium and neodymium oxide is 415.67 CNY/kg, down by 2.8% [3] Group 3: Photovoltaic New Materials - The price of photovoltaic-grade polysilicon is 4.58 USD/kg, down by 7.1% [4] - The price of EVA is 11,500 CNY/ton, remaining stable at a high level since 2013 [4] - The price of 3.2mm photovoltaic glass coating is 24.0 CNY/sqm, unchanged [4] Group 4: Nuclear Power New Materials - The prices of zirconium-related materials such as zirconium oxychloride and sponge zirconium remain stable, while uranium price is 51.83 USD/lb, down by 4.6% [5] Group 5: Consumer Electronics New Materials - The price of cobalt oxide is 187,000 CNY/ton, unchanged [6] - The price of silicon carbide is 5,700 CNY/ton, also stable, while high-purity gallium, crude indium, and refined indium prices are 1,925 CNY/kg, 2,575 CNY/kg, and 2,675 CNY/kg respectively, all unchanged [6] Group 6: Other Materials - The price of rhodium has decreased [7] Group 7: Precious Metals - The prices of platinum, rhodium, and iridium are 240.00 CNY/g, 1,400.00 CNY/g, and 1,055.00 CNY/g respectively, with platinum up by 2.1% and rhodium down by 4.8% [9]