The Complete Guide to Platinum Scrap Recycling: Turn Waste into Wealth
Every year, over 25 tons of platinum are lost in landfills due to improper recycling. This guide reveals how businesses and individuals can unlock hidden value from platinum-containing materials.
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Every year, over 25 tons of platinum are lost in landfills due to improper recycling. This guide reveals how businesses and individuals can unlock hidden value from platinum-containing materials.
Section 1: What Contains Recoverable Platinum?
- Automotive: Catalytic converters (2-6g Pt each), oxygen sensors
- Electronics: HDD platters, medical imaging equipment
- Industrial: Chemical catalysts (up to 8% Pt), glass manufacturing crucibles
- Jewelry: Bench sweeps (95% pure), defective pieces
Case Study: Recovered $142,000 from a semiconductor factory's discarded platinum-coated silicon wafers.
Section 2: The Science of Platinum Recovery
Our 4-stage extraction process:
- Material Characterization: X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis
- Size Reduction: Cryogenic milling for fragile components
- Chemical Leaching: Proprietary aqua regia alternative
- Electrowinning: 99.95% pure platinum powder production
Technical Insight: Achieve 98.3% recovery vs. industry average 92%.
Section 3: Current Market Dynamics
- Price chart showing 5-year platinum trends
- Supply deficit forecast (WPIC 2024 report)
- Industrial demand growth in hydrogen economy
