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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...

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...

Umicore Precious Metals Refining offers valuable recovery services to the zinc industry. Typically, primary the zinc industry is concentrating their valuable ‘minor-metals’ such as Ag, Pb and Cu into saleable by-products. These by-products from the zinc industry are globally sourced by Umicore to recover the valuable metals. Typical products...

The DNX marine catalyst is designed for SCR systems in marine engines, offering high performance, durability, and vibration resistance for extended use.

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With more than a century of experience in refining and manufacturing of precious metal products and electroplating solution. Umicore focuses on application areas where it knows its expertise in materials science, chemistry and metallurgy can make a real difference, be it in products that are essential to everyday life or those at the cutting...

Incineration bottom ashes

Umicore PMR has the expertise and knowhow to carefully determine and extract the precious metals in complex, precious metals bearing materials.

Paints & Coatings

Your partner in alkyd resins and metal carboxylates. Discover Umicore’s portfolio of paint drying additives, solvents, dispersants, binders and anti-skinning.