Minor Metals and Chemicals

Nickel is a highly versatile metal with uses in a wide range of applications: most notably as a plating agent in surface treatments, and is widely used in pigments, glass, ceramics, water treatment, catalysts and more.

Copper is used in pigments and ceramics, agriculture, glass, plating, water treatment, catalyst and animal feed applications.

Molybdenum is a metallic transition metal that is used in agriculture as well as ceramics and pigments.

Selenium is a semi-metallic chemical with many allotropes. It is widely used in applications such as agriculture and animal feeds, plating and glass production.

Iodine is a non-metallic chemical with many applications and is widely used in animal feeds, plating, sanitizing, as a contrast fluid, and in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Tungsten, a remarkably versatile metal, finds application across a broad spectrum of industries and is especially vital in tool manufacturing.

Aluminum is a lightweight, highly conductive metal widely used in the electronics industry.

Zinc is a protective metal crucial for galvanization, high-performance paints, and agricultural fertilizers.

Zirconium is a heat-resistant material widely used in ceramics, pigments, advanced coatings, and refractory applications.

Manganese is an essential trace element supporting agriculture, pigment formulation, and catalytic reactions.

Lithium is a highly reactive metal that enhances durability in glass, ceramics, and high-performance materials.

Lanthanum is a versatile rare earth element critical in catalysts, battery technology, and hydrogen storage.

Chromium is a durable and corrosion-resistant metal essential for pigments, dyes, and metallurgical applications.

Cerium is a versatile rare earth metal widely used in the glass and metallurgy industries.

Bismuth is a dense, non-toxic metal valued for its role in metallurgy, pigments, powders, and electronics.

EDTA is a powerful chelating agent improving nutrient absorption in agriculture and aiding water treatment.