Synthesis and formulation of catalysts and chemicals based on platinum group metals
Johnson Matthey Catalysts (Germany) GmbH
Redwitz · Sulzbach/Ts. · OberhausenNew on Amplifa
About Johnson Matthey Catalysts (Germany)
Johnson Matthey Catalysts (Germany) GmbH is a site of the British Johnson Matthey Group and specialises in catalysts and chemicals based on platinum group metals (PGM). The company synthesises and formulates PGM chemicals, precursors and catalysts – heterogeneous catalysts, homogeneous chemocatalysts, biocatalysts and electrocatalysts for PEM electrolysis. Further product areas are customised mixed metal oxides for electrochemical applications, electroplating salts for protective coatings and washcoats, and fine PGM powders for gas diffusion electrodes in sensors. The metals used include platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and gold. The offering is rounded off by advanced metrology and characterisation in modern analytical laboratories. Customer industries include aerospace, automotive, electrochemistry, PEM electrolysis, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, silicon manufacturing and sensor technology. Sites are located in Redwitz (Bahnhofstrasse 43), Sulzbach/Ts. and Oberhausen.
- Site
- Redwitz
- Processes
- Synthesis of PGM chemicals (platinum group metals), Formulation of catalysts and precursors, Heterogeneous catalysts, Homogeneous chemocatalysts, Biocatalysts, PGM electrocatalysts for PEM electrolysis, Customised mixed metal oxides (electrowinning, electrorefining, chlor-alkali, cathodic protection), Electroplating salts (protective coating of turbine blades, automotive catalyst washcoats)
- Materials
- Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium, Gold
- Employees
- 17–18
- Industries
- Aerospace, Automotive, Electrochemistry, PEM electrolysis, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals
- 01
Synthesis of PGM chemicals
- 02
Formulation of catalysts and precursors
- 03
Advanced metrology and characterisation
Metals and Processes
Platinum
Used in PGM chemicals, catalysts and precursors for a wide range of industries.
Palladium
Basis for catalyst and chemical synthesis, among others for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.
Rhodium
PGM metal for catalysts and precursors.
Ruthenium
PGM metal for catalysts and chemicals.
Iridium
PGM metal, among others relevant for electrocatalysts.
Gold
Precious metal in the PGM chemicals product portfolio.
Sites
Redwitz
DESite with hall inaugurated in 2016
- Materials
- PGM (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, gold)
Sulzbach/Ts.
DESite
Oberhausen
DESite
Products and Applications
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthesis of PGM chemicals (platinum group metals)Chemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium, Gold |
| Formulation of catalysts and precursorsChemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium, Ruthenium, Iridium |
| Heterogeneous catalystsChemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | PGM (platinum group metals) |
| Homogeneous chemocatalystsChemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | PGM (platinum group metals) |
| BiocatalystsChemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | – |
| PGM electrocatalysts for PEM electrolysisChemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | PGM (platinum group metals) |
| Customised mixed metal oxides (electrowinning, electrorefining, chlor-alkali, cathodic protection)Chemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | PGM (platinum group metals) |
| Electroplating salts (protective coating of turbine blades, automotive catalyst washcoats)Surface | – | – | – | – | PGM (platinum group metals) |
| Fine PGM powders for gas diffusion electrodes (sensors)Chemicals/Specialty chemicals | – | – | – | – | PGM (platinum group metals) |
| Advanced metrology and characterisation (analytical laboratories)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 2016
Groundbreaking ceremony and hall inauguration in Redwitz
- 2017
Celebration of Johnson Matthey's 200th anniversary