At Umicore, our quest to develop new electronic chemicals is driven by Moore’s law and our customers' wishes to go beyond. There are many challenges associated with reducing the size of an electronic product while also improving functionality.  New chemicals, methods of synthesis and deposition technologies are needed in order to deliver the next-generation of advanced electronics.

We understand the need to provide chemicals that are highly pure and offer better performance, all at a lower cost to the consumer. We provide expertise in many aspects of electronic chemical synthesis. In particular, our synthetic strategies produce highly pure chemicals that can be used across a range of applications. Our knowledge in atomic layer deposition provides a key step for success in the electronics industry.

Chemical precursors for electronic applications
Developing electronic precursor chemicals does not need to be a challenge.
At Umicore, we specialise in developing chemicals that can be applied to new electronic industries. With expertise in high purity chemical synthesis, we are a one-stop collaborative partner to help overcome the challenges commonly faced in the electronics industry.

We apply a collaborative approach to our research and development, providing you with solutions to your electronic problems. Partnering with Umicore provides you with access to:

Our expertise in handling toxic or sensitive materials and metal organic materials manufacturing
Our metal sourcing and recycling capabilities
Extensive analytics and metrology resources
Innovative business models such as Umicore’s DirectVapor™ delivery system
Covering applications such as optoelectronic, photonic or power applications, we offer a range of solutions that involve gallium, cobalt, tantalum, ruthenium or tungsten-based metal precursors. Our chemical portfolio of electronic precursors is constantly evolving, and we tailor our solutions to individual challenges.

Browse our catalyst and technology portfolio below or get in touch to find out new ways we can create solutions together.

Metal-based sensor materials
Sensors have revolutionised many of our industries including transportation, environmental detection and industrial automation.
In these applications, Umicore electronic precursor chemicals play a vital role in ensuring gas is detected in mines, or there are optimal levels of oxygen in the internal combustion engine of an automotive . Our expertise in providing the right surface area, particle size, oxide content and more ensures your chemical component provides the exact level of functionality needed for your application.

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