The Price of Progress: Indium Phosphide's Sudden Surge A crucial component in next generation optical transmission has found itself at the forefront of the AI boom: indium phosphide, or InP.
This material's prices have skyrocketed amid China's supply crunch, sparking concerns about high speed data centers and the industries that rely on them.
InP's rise to prominence is not just a consequence of the AI gold rush; it's also a testament to the increasingly complex world of tech materials.