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Precious metals
On this page, you will find more information about silver, gold and the platinum group metals. We comply with the LBMA Responsible Au and Ag Guidance.
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Ruthenium as a sustainable substitute for palladium plating with significant price advantages
Our RUTHUNA® (ruthenium electrolyte) as an intermediate or final layer surpasses palladium plating in all relevant properties and has clear price advantages.
Electromobility myth #5
Hydrogen is the future, not battery power. But in the long term, both types are likely to co-exist.
Unique rhodium alternative for small batches

With our new RHODUNA® PT ONE, we have now developed a product that is unique in our portfolio in many respects. Like its big brother RHODUNA® PT, the ONE variant is an economical alternative for pure rhodium. However, with the difference that RHODUNA® PT ONE is designed for small batches and the metal content is reduced to one gram...
Gender equity
Umicore is committed to gender diversity, providing equal opportunities for career growth.
Recycling services
Umicore EOM is the one-stop solution for all your germanium recycling needs. We recycle germanium from a wide variety of sources, including fibre optics, solar cells, LEDs and infrared optics. Advanced processes have been developed to recover germanium from a broad range of production scraps and end-of-life products. We can either purchase your germanium-containing materials or toll them into germanium end-products.
Ina Grisstede
We move people – Ina Grisstede by interview Ina has been researching and developing new technologies and innovations together with her colleagues for nearly 20 years.  “Working at Umicore means for me, being part of a forward-looking company committed to sustainability and innovation.” 
Cross-Coupling reactions
Explore Umicore’s CX catalyst portfolio for efficient C–C and C–N bond formation. Featuring Buchwald and Hazari precatalysts for pharma, electronics, and agrochemicals.