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The Business Proposed Sale of Remaining Interest in PCT to Hitachi America (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 16, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Mar. 11, 2016
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Subsidiary, Ownership Interest by Parent | 80.10% |  | 80.10%
Hitachi Chemical Co., LTD [Member] |  |  |
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds From Licensing Agreements, Initial Payment | $ 5.0 | $ 5.0 |
Cumulative Revenue Threshold for Receiving Milestone Payment |  | 125.0 |
PCT Allendale, LLC [Member] | Hitachi Chemical Co., LTD [Member] |  |  |
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Proceeds From Licensing Agreements | 75.0 | $ 75.0 |
Cumulative Revenue Threshold for Receiving Milestone Payment | $ 125.0 |  |

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