Ruthenium, a rare and valuable platinum group metal, occupies a unique place in contemporary industry. Due to its excellent chemical stability and electrochemical properties, ruthenium has a wide range of applications in a number of fields, including as a key component in electronic devices, the use of catalysts in chemical production, and an important role in the medical field. With the increasing demand for ruthenium in these industries, the recycling of ruthenium metal scrap becomes particularly important, not only because it helps to protect the environment and reduce resource waste, but also because recycling ruthenium can provide significant economic value.
Ruthenium metal scrap recovery
Time and place
In autumn 2019, a chemical plant in Manchester, UK, produced a large amount of discarded ruthenium-containing catalysts during the process of updating its production line.
Recovery process
Collection and sorting: The recovery team of Pyeongtaek Precious Metal Recycling Company conducts a detailed collection and sorting of these ruthenium-containing catalysts, ensuring that all ruthenium-containing waste is effectively recycled.
Chemical treatment and extraction: Through professional chemical treatment processes, ruthenium is successfully extracted from other materials. The process involves complex chemical reactions designed to separate out pure ruthenium.
Purification and quantification: The extracted ruthenium is further purified to ensure high purity. Eventually, one kilogram of pure ruthenium was recovered from the waste.
Evaluation and sales: According to the market conditions at the time, the recovery value of this 1 kilogram of pure ruthenium is as high as $500,000, reflecting the high value of ruthenium as a precious metal
Types and values of ruthenium scrap metal
Ruthenium metal waste mainly comes from electronic equipment, chemical catalysts, and medical devices and other industries. These wastes include, but are not limited to, discarded electronic chips, aged catalysts, medical waste, etc. The value of ruthenium waste lies in its reuse potential after recycling, and through scientific recycling processes, these seemingly useless wastes can be converted into high-value pure ruthenium for industrial reuse.
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Through this recycling case, Pyeongtaek Precious Metals Recycling Company not only demonstrates its expertise in the field of precious metals recycling, but also emphasizes the importance of resource recycling for environmental protection and sustainable use of resources. The recycling case of ruthenium proves that even the rarest element can be maximized through an effective recycling process, promoting a win-win situation for the economy and the environment.
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