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Business unit / dept.: Electro-Optic Materials
Multi-junction Solar Cells for satellites
Since the mid-nineties Umicore has been the recognized market leader in the supply of epi-ready, dislocation-free germanium substrates for III-V multi-junction solar cells. Germanium is the preferred substrate as it offers high strength at minimal thickness, cosmic radiation hardness, and active contribution to the cell’s overall performance.
Sulfur Dioxide
Chemical Formula: SO2 Typical Detection Wavelength: 4.005µm Filter Type: Narrow Bandpass (NBP) Description: Sulfur Dioxide is primarily used in the production and manufacture of sulfuric acid, and amazingly it is also sometimes used in the food and drink industries as a preservative due to its...
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Umicore wins at the European Business Awards for the Environment

Umicore has been recognized as one of Europe’s most eco-innovative companies at the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE), taking place in Brussels at Green Week 2012.

Umicore won first place in the process category for its unique rechargeable battery recycling technology. Umicore’s process...
Umicore to construct dedicated catalyst production facility for heavy duty diesel in China

Umicore announced today the construction of a production facility in China for automotive catalysts used in heavy duty diesel (HDD) vehicles. The new facility will be built close to Umicore's existing automotive catalysts plant and technology development centre in the Suzhou Industrial Park and is planned to be operational in early 2014...
The Umicore way
The Umicore Way is the cornerstone of everything we do at Umicore. It outlines our values and the way in which we wish to achieve our strategy.
The Umicore way
The Umicore Way is the cornerstone of everything we do at Umicore. It outlines our values and the way in which we wish to achieve our strategy.
The Umicore way
The Umicore Way is the cornerstone of everything we do at Umicore. It outlines our values and the way in which we wish to achieve our strategy.
The Umicore way
The Umicore Way is the cornerstone of everything we do at Umicore. It outlines our values and the way in which we wish to achieve our strategy.
The Umicore way
The Umicore Way is the cornerstone of everything we do at Umicore. It outlines our values and the way in which we wish to achieve our strategy and our overall commitment to the principles of sustainable development. The Umicore Way is not only for Umicore employees but also covers our relationships with all our stakeholders. Our ultimate aim is...
How does Umicore contribute to the European Green Deal?
Our battery materials offer automobile electrification for transport also enabling decarbonization.
Stronger together: celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities at Umicore
Love takes a different shape for each of us. At Umicore, we recognise that everyone should be able to love who they choose, and to fully express who they are.