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ARGUNA® C-100

New connector plating standard for plug contacts in high power applications

Our silver-graphite dispersion electrolyte ARGUNA® C-100 is specially developed for connector contacts used in high-power applications (e.g. high-power charging / HPC). It provides a contact layer on your connectors which is clearly superior to conventional coatings: over 50,000 mating cycles without adverse wear and thus the best possible charging performance at all times without restriction - the new standard in this field.

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PLATUNA® PT

New benchmark for platinum coating of technical applications

Electroplating technology has a new benchmark for coating with pure platinum: PLATUNA® PT. The electrolyte enables the deposition of exceptionally thick and at the same time very homogeneous and absolutely crack-free platinum layers. Coatings with PLATUNA® PT are convincing in almost all technical applications. Whether as a visually appealing, high-gloss top layer or as a functional intermediate and final layer.

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PLATINODE®

Time is running out for lead anodes - EU sets strict limits for lead exposure in the workplace

For the first time in 40 years, the EU has now reviewed the limit values for lead exposure in the workplace and reduced them by a factor of five. We recommend that you switch to a lead-free coating process by replacing lead anodes 1:1 with our PLATINODE® - this would make the new limit values irrelevant for your company.

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Our Electroplating division develops products for electroplating (precious metal) for the highest demands for both technical and decorative applications. Well-known manufacturers from a wide range of sectors, such as the semiconductor, communications and electronics industries, as well as from the jewellery industry, for example, directly or indirectly purchase components coated with our products.

Modern electroplating (precious metal) coatings
^{for the highest demands in technical and decorative applications}

Competence, commitment and especially creativity have made us one of the world's leading manufacturers of electroplated products for surface finishing. Our ability to recognise new trends at an early stage and to respond to them through appropriate research and development consolidates our position as a contact partner for new challenges in which sustainability, quality and cost-effectiveness are equally important.

Give your product the decisive advantage -
a perfect surface through electroplating.

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Umicore MDS - AURUNA 5750 - Gold layer at a fraction of the cost - 50 percent gold content

Electrodes – positive customer survey – Results and outlook

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Precious metal prices

Here you can find the current prices of precious metals processed by us. All prices are Umicore sales prices (processed). Further details, charts and price trends can be found on the Umicore Precious Metal Management page.

47 Ag Silver

1,209.30 €/kg 11-07-2025

79 Au Gold

101.86 €/g 11-07-2025

170.25 €/g 11-07-2025

77 Ir Iridium

135.40 €/g 11-07-2025

44 Ru Ruthenium

24.45 €/g 11-07-2025

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On our website you will get an insight into coating processes for various applications, which are successfully used worldwide. Our experts will also be happy to advise you directly on your specific application and work with you to find the right process.

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