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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 02, 2026
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 02, 2026
Entity File Number 001-12658
Entity Registrant Name ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
Entity Central Index Key 0000915913
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code VA
Entity Tax Identification Number 54-1692118
Entity Address, Address Line One 4250 Congress Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 900
Entity Address, City or Town Charlotte
Entity Address, State or Province NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 28209
City Area Code 980
Local Phone Number 299-5700
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Common Stock [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol ALB
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 7.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]  
Entity Listings [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 7.25% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol ALB PR A
Security Exchange Name NYSE