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Goodwill and Other Intangibles Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 1,665,520 | $ 1,578,785
Divestitures | (6,586) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (61,307) | 82,150
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 1,597,627 | 1,665,520
All Other |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 6,586 | 6,586
Divestitures | (6,586) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 0 | 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 0 | 6,586
Reportable Segments | Lithium |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 1,441,781 | 1,370,846
Divestitures | 0 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (47,599) | 66,350
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 1,394,182 | 1,441,781
Reportable Segments | Bromine |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 20,319 | 20,319
Divestitures | 0 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 0 | 0
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 20,319 | 20,319
Reportable Segments | Catalysts |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 196,834 | 181,034
Divestitures | 0 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | (13,708) | 15,800
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 183,126 | 196,834
Reportable Segments | Refining Solutions |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 189,800 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 176,000 | 189,800
Reportable Segments | PCS |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 7,000 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 7,100 | 7,000
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisitions |  | 4,585
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | All Other |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisitions |  | 0
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | Lithium |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisitions |  | 4,585
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | Bromine |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisitions |  | 0
Mineral Resources Limited Wodgina Project | Reportable Segments | Catalysts |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisitions |  | $ 0

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