Umicore has a proven track record with the majority of optical fiber manufacturers. Our customers are able to manage their germanium price volatility exposure thanks to Umicore’s extensive metals management expertise of spot purchase, hedging, tolling and metal leasing.  In addition, we guarantee a secured germanium supply chain and provide unique solutions to treat a wide variety of germanium-containing recycling streams.

Umicore produces the highest consistent quality germanium tetrachloride in the industry. Thanks to its very high purity, light transmission in the core of optical communication fibers can be maximized.

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