With Heraeus Precious Metals establishing a new dedicated Business Line Hydrogen Systems at the beginning of 2024, H2 View spoke to Dr. Philipp Walter, Head of the new global business line, to hear more about the business and his views on the hydrogen economy.
Philipp, establishing a dedicated business line seems to indicate that Heraeus is serious about hydrogen. Is there such a strong liaison between hydrogen and precious metals?
Yes, definitely. Precious metals – in particular platinum group metals (PGMs) – add value in processes in every step of the hydrogen value chain. They are used in catalysts and in coatings. Without them, many processes are simply not possible. Other processes work without them, but not as efficient and long-lasting as they could be.
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