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APPLICATIONS: Magnesia powders produced by UCM Magnesia exhibit specific electrical and thermal properties which make them suitable for a wide range of applications ranging from the most basic water heating to the most demanding industrial applications.
Typical uses include:
Heating elements for domestic washing and cooking appliances
Friction compounds
Diesel engine glow plugs
Mineral insulated electrical cables
Research & Development: UCM Magnesia's technical resource is unrivalled within the specialist magnesia industry.
As well as our in-company development facilities at both of our manufacturing locations, UCM Magnesia's customers can also benefit from access to the world-class C.A.R.R.D., Research and Development centre in Villach, Austria, which was opened in 2004 following a €2.4m investment by Imerys SA, UCM Magnesia's parent company.
At C.A.R.R.D., a team of scientists and technicians, linked also to the wider Imerys R&D network, is available to help our customers find solutions to the many technological challenges that face them in today's markets.