..or lanthanides are a series of elements from Lanthanum (atomic number 57) to Lutetium (71) plus scandium (21) and yttrium (39). Exhibiting very low toxicity, they are increasingly in demand for many “green” technologies.

..atomic number 42, a transition metal with high melting point. Mainly used for alloying but finding increasing application in the wider chemical industry.

..atomic number 14. Together, silicas and silicates are the most common materials on Earth. From these, refined silicon metal finds many uses in the fields of alloying, semi- conductors, electronic materials and advanced ceramics.

..is one of the hardest known materials behind cubic boron nitride and diamond and is therefore used as ballistic armour or as an abrasive powder. Its ability to absorb neutrons makes it an essential component for nuclear shielding.

..working with a major supplier of exotic and refractory metals and alloys we are now able to offer fabricated items to UK customers.

..emerging technologies require increasingly sophisticated raw materials. Working with selected partners we offer a wide range of metals and inorganic compounds produced to exacting standards.

..Spherical powders are fundamental to the rapidly growing Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry.

..several of the compounds we supply for other applications can, with carefully controlled sizing, be used for grinding and polishing other materials.

..are generally characterised by good electrical conductivity and high hardness. Powder production normally involves high temperature processing in a reducing or inert atmosphere whilst production of solid pieces involves high temperature sintering often under pressure.