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Business unit / dept.: Electro-Optic Materials
Platinum
It is difficult to date the discovery of platinum. The first samples were brought back from Ecuador by the Spaniard Ulloa in the middle of the 18th century. Small silver-like objects were made by the native Americans from a gold-platinum alloy – hence the name platina, the diminutive Spanish word for silver. Watson identified platinum metal in...
Diversity & Inclusion
Read about diversity and inclusion at Umicore.
Diversity & Inclusion
Read about diversity and inclusion at Umicore.
Nitric Oxide
Chemical Formula: NO Typical Detection Wavelength: 5.33µm Filter Type: Narrow Bandpass (NBP) Description: Nitric Oxide is present in the human body and can help the cardiovascular system to widen blood vessels, meaning it can be used to help control a range of health conditions. Outside of the human...
Friction materials
We provide high-quality metal powders for sintered friction materials in aircraft, heavy machinery, and rail brakes, ensuring durability and thermal stability.
Marine coatings
Umicore provides high-quality metal carboxylates, naphthenic acid, and chemicals for marine coatings, ensuring optimal antifouling and coating compatibility.
Formula E
Battery materials in Formula E: from cathode production to battery recycling

Umicore is a global leader in the production of rechargeable battery materials for hybrid and electric vehicles and recycles spent lithium-ion batteries with its unique recycling process ensuring minimal waste and impact on the environment. Umicore’s unique &...
Half year results 2018
Highlights

Revenues and recurring EBIT were up substantially compared to the same period last year driven predominantly by growing demand for Umicore’s cathode materials for rechargeable batteries used in automotive applications.

Revenues of € 1.7 billion (+16% or +23% excluding discontinued operations) Recurring EBITDA of &...
Collaborating on new metal recovery processes
Recent collaboration between Umicore and Prysmian Group has led to innovative recovery processes that reduce waste and lower the consumption of germanium, a scarce resource.
Seasons Greetings

The year is coming to an end. Therefore we would like to look back together with you and then start into a hopefully successful new year. 
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Sustainability
A leader in clean mobility and recycling, Umicore contributes to sustainability through positive environmental impact and economic value creation in India.