Germanium is a key enabler of advanced optical and electronic technologies. From powering satellite solar arrays to driving ultra-fast data transmission, its unique properties make it indispensable across industries. As demand grows for high-performance materials in telecommunications, photonics, and energy, germanium continues to prove its value in applications like multi-junction solar cells, optical fiber, concentrated photovoltaic systems, gamma ray detectors, lasers and sensors and other photonics.
Umicore is a global leader in high-purity germanium-based materials, empowering advanced optical and electronic technologies. As a fully integrated producer, we manage the entire value chain, from sustainable sourcing and closed-loop recycling to the delivery of high-performance germanium products.
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Germanium recycling & refining
Umicore provides and recycles germanium material solutions for optoelectronics. Discover all our Germanium services.
