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Business unit / dept.: Precious Metals Chemistry
Market Segments
Platinum based catalyst gauzes have been in use ever since ammonia is catalytically oxidized to yield either nitric acid or hydrogen cyanide. Therefore they are required in two main industrial processes: Andrussow process and Ostwald process. Both processes do convert ammonia (NH3) into precursors dedicated for a wide range of uses in several...
Benefits
Superior Functionality enables higher profit Glass Quality: Reduced PGM inclusions Glass Yield : Improved throughput Individualised Design: Unique customized execution Cost Saving: Lower total costs Device Robustness: Self-protecting device Rotational Speed: High effectiveness at any speed Extra Time: Maximized device life...
Vision & Mission
A unique promise to our customers We can manage the complexity related to the PGM component’s design, functionality and behaviour in our customers’ production processes. We generate substantial added value in our customers’ production processes: Process Excellence. We can offer a smart combination of truly superior competencies that are...
MPAC
A new gauze generation takes over catalytic ammonia oxidation: MPAC Multi-Combination Gauze Pack builds on the success story of the already unique multi-layer gauze systems that had been introduced more than a decade ago. A much broader toolbox of new and improved features supported by a much better understanding of how to use these tools...
Material Portfolio
Strong benefits by means of unique materials Being a dedicated materials technology group Umicore has a core competence in designing materials at atomic scale based on chemistry, metallurgy and material science. Our in-depth scientific research, material knowledge and specialist material manufacturing processes enable us to come up with...
Material
Ultimate material solutions Being a leading materials technology group Umicore continuously develops new and improves existing material solutions based on the competence fields chemistry, materials science and metallurgy. These intelligent material solutions with their tailored material properties do serve as the basis for the majority of our...
Process
Manufacturing of Nitric Acid HNO3 Step 1: Catalytic oxidation of ammonia: Synthesis of NO by means of PtRh catalyst gauzes: 4 NH3 + 5 O2 ⇒ 4 NO + 6 H2O Formation of N2O is a side reaction that can’t be completely avoided: 4 NH3 + 4 O2 ⇒ 2 N2O + 6 H2O Temperatures of about 800 to 950°C Pressure in the range between 1 and 15 bar...
Comparison
Comparison 1: Effectivity in Glass Homogenisation Conventional stirrer ARCtwister Volume Effectivity* Partial Complete Contact frequency** Medium High Flow behaviour*** Reversible Irreversible Average distance**** Short - medium Long Glas flow profile Linear Non-linear...
Process Excellence Model
To support our customers in managing the trade off between cost savings to remain competitive, while at the same time complying with increasingly demanding requirements from their target markets, our business unit applies solutions that are mainly based on innovation and technology. We have evolved from a mere PGM component supplier to the...
MKSprecise: adjusted structure & material
Adjusted structure & material Customized and fine-tuned adjustment of the gauze layer composition to the demands and the operational regime of any particular converter setting: Indiviualised gauze structure and material composition that are precisely balanced to the gauze position within the assembly Layer-specific activity & selectivity...
Technology Portfolio
Tailored to individual needs For us technology means a fine combination of state-of-the-art equipment and long-lasting experience of our people. To comply with the ever rising demands of the markets we continously improve the efficency and effectiveness of our manufacturing technology portfolio. The smart combination of fully automated...
FKS® Agilit®
Features: High Creep Rupture Strength Reasonable Creep Elongation Application Example: Stirrer Cell Components subjects to frequent temperature cycling Components that are partially blocked due to their geometry thus material needs to deform without to crack