Indium

Indium was named after the blue-indigo colour in its spectrum. The metal is not found in its native state, but is associated with lead and zinc in many ores. As an indium tin alloy (ITO), 70% of indium consumption goes to flat panel display production, thanks to its transparent electrical conductivity. Other applications include low melting point alloys, control rods for nuclear reactors & additives for zinc powder alkaline battery products.

Umicore Precious Metals Refining has a capacity of 30 tonnes per year.

To view or to receive a technical data sheet regarding our metals, click on the specific product: In foil & In

For more specific information on INDIUM, please contact preciousmetals@umicore.com.

Selenium

Selenium is often present in copper ore and is predominantly recovered from anode or tankhouse slimes. It is a semi-conductor with an electrical resistance that decreases with exposure to light, a property that makes it ideal for photoelectric cells. Selenium is also used as a glass colouring agent, pigments and animal feed additives. Umicore Precious Metals Refining has a production capacity of 600 tonnes per year.

To view or to receive a technical data sheet regarding our metals, click on the specific product: SeHP 5N, SeHP 5N+, SeTG 2N5, SeTG 3N, SeSG 4N5 & Se Crude Wet.

For more specific information on SELENIUM, please contact preciousmetals@umicore.com.

Tellurium

Tellurium is a rare element, obtained mainly as a by-product of copper and lead metallurgy and is recovered mainly from anode or tankhouse slimes. It is used in rubber vulcanisation and catalysts, as well as in metallurgical and thermo-electrical applications. Umicore Precious Metals Refining has an annual production capacity of 150 tonnes.

To view or to receive a technical data sheet regarding our metals, click on the specific product: TeTG & TeHP

For more specific information on TELLURIUM, please contact preciousmetals@umicore.com.