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Umicore is a global leader in clean mobility materials and recycling and makes a real difference in the markets it serves with its expertise in materials science, chemistry and metallurgy. Umicore’s overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on an ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils its mission: "materials for a better life".
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Metal of the month
Tin
If you are participating in a science, sports, art or game competition of any kind, you might be on the podium and even end up with a gold medal. But you shouldn’t be too disappointed with 3rd place. After all, a bronze medal is great too, as it contains tin, a Umicore metal. Tin is found in many useful alloys. Bronze is an alloy typically consisting of 12% tin and 88% copper.more info