Many functional materials

are metals,  more specifically non-ferrous metals.  Copper and its alloys hold a dominant role amongst these.  Very high electric and thermal conductivity, malleability, corrosion resistance and many more properties make copper the functional material of choice in many applications.

Other metals, such as those with high melting point such as tungstene, nickel base and some titanium and niobium alloys meet further requirements.  

Many years and successful achievements in this field are the foundation of our todays work in this area.  We have a special focus on metal matrix composites of functional materials, also in the area of highly specific recycling approaches for smaller quantities outside the core business of the large smelters and refiners.