17 essential chemical elements for everyday applications
With more than 75 years of expertise in separation and purification of Rare Earths, Solvay is a worldwide leader in Rare Earths end products and formulations for automotive, electronic, medical, and hydrogen markets, offering high-purity tailored solutions.
A worldwide leader in Rare Earth Technologies
With decades of experience, Solvay leverages cutting-edge technology and a robust research and development know-how to drive advancements in rare earth applications.
Innovative Research: We lay the emphasis on R&D to develop new applications and improve the efficiency of rare earth utilization.
Global Footprint and unique European position: Solvay ensures that our rare earth solutions are accessible to industries worldwide, capitalizing on a unique European facility in La Rochelle, France.
Serving a more sustainable future: Solvay is committed to serve sustainable applications and converts its La Rochelle site to serve the permanent magnet applications such as Electronics vehicle or Wind turbines.
Applications of Rare Earths
Rare earth elements are crucial in a wide range of high-tech applications that drive modern life. Solvay’s rare earth products play a pivotal role in:
Solvay provides rare earth-based catalysts for the automotive industry, which help reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. Our catalysts are also used in the petrochemical industry for refining processes.
Our high-purity rare earth oxides and compounds are essential in the manufacture of electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. These elements are vital for the production of efficient and miniaturized components.
- Zenus®
- High Purity Cerium Carbonate
Europium and terbium, among other rare earths, are critical for the production of phosphors used in LED lighting and display screens, ensuring vibrant and energy-efficient illumination.
Solvay offers a range of high performance polishing powders for optical and precision glass applications
Renewable Energy: Rare earth elements are key components in the manufacturing of powerful permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicle motors.
Commitment to Excellence
Solvay provides custom rare earth solutions, rigorous quality assurance, and expert technical support to meet and exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
