Ruthenium, as a precious platinum group metal, plays a crucial role in the field of modern industrial catalysts because of its excellent chemical stability and catalytic properties. Ruthenium catalysts are widely studied and used because they can significantly improve the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions, especially in the synthesis of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals and environmental protection applications. These catalysts are valuable not only for their efficient performance, but also for their ability to make reactions more environmentally friendly and economical.
Application and value of ruthenium catalyst
Ruthenium catalysts mainly include ruthenium base catalysts, ruthenium complexes and ruthenium supported catalysts. These catalysts have shown remarkable catalytic activity and stability in many chemical reactions, such as hydrogenation reaction, oxidation reaction, water vapor transformation reaction, etc.
Hydrogenation: Ruthenium catalysts are used in hydrogenation reactions to produce low-saturation organic compounds, which are essential for the synthesis of pharmaceutical and fine chemical products.
Oxidation reaction: In the important industrial oxidation reaction, ruthenium catalyst can effectively oxidize organic matter into the corresponding aldehyde, ketone and other compounds, which are widely used in the manufacture of dyes, spices and other fields.
Environmental protection: Ruthenium catalysts also play an important role in environmental protection, especially in wastewater treatment and air purification, reducing environmental pollution by catalyzing the decomposition of harmful substances.
Ruthenium catalyst recovery
Time and place
In the spring of 2023, a batch of used ruthenium catalysts was identified for recycling at a large chemical pharmaceutical plant in Germany.
Recovery process
Collection and sorting: The team at Pyeongtaek Precious Metal Recycling Company carefully collected and sorted these ruthenium-containing catalysts, ensuring efficient recovery of high-value materials.
Chemical treatment and extraction: Through a professional chemical treatment process, ruthenium is successfully extracted from the catalyst. This process involves several steps such as chemical dissolution, precipitation and purification.
Purification and quantification: The extracted ruthenium goes through further purification process, and finally obtains high purity ruthenium. About 500 grams of pure ruthenium were recovered from the waste.
Evaluation and sale: Based on the market price at the time, the recovery value of 500 grams of pure ruthenium reached approximately $200,000, highlighting the high value of ruthenium catalysts as precious metal resources.
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