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Goodwill and Other Intangibles - Changes in Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | $ 1,617,627
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 16,525
Balance at end of period | 1,634,152
Goodwill, Transfers | 0
Reportable Segments | Lithium |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 1,424,275
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 13,342
Balance at end of period | 1,425,301
Goodwill, Transfers | 12,316
Reportable Segments | Specialties |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 20,319
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 0
Balance at end of period | 32,635
Goodwill, Transfers | (12,316)
Reportable Segments | Catalysts |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |
Balance at beginning of period | 173,033
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other | 3,183
Balance at end of period | 176,216
Goodwill, Transfers | $ 0

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