Platinum recovery_ What is platinum and what are the sources of platinum waste recycling?

Introduction to platinum metal:

Platinum is a chemical element with the symbol Pt and Atomic number 78. It is a rare, dense and shiny silver white metal, belonging to the metal family called Platinum group (PGM). Platinum has various valuable properties, including high corrosion and rust resistance, high conductivity, and the ability to catalyze chemical reactions. Platinum is widely regarded as one of the most precious metals in the world, and is often referred to as a "precious metal" due to its rarity, rust resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Platinum is widely used in various applications, including:

1. Jewelry: Platinum has become a popular choice for jewelry due to its charming appearance and durability.

2. Automotive catalytic converter: Platinum is used in automotive catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions from automotive engines.

3. Electronic products: Platinum is used for electronic components such as hard drives, storage chips, and pacemaker batteries.

4. Investment: Due to its rarity and high value, platinum is also a popular investment choice.

5. Medical equipment: Platinum is used in medical devices such as pacemaker leads and other implantable devices due to its biocompatibility and high temperature resistance.

Platinum waste refers to any discarded or unused material containing platinum. Some common sources of platinum waste are as follows:

1. Automotive catalytic converters: Platinum is used in automotive catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions from automotive engines, and the waste generated by these devices may be a source of platinum waste.

2. Electronic waste: Platinum is used for various electronic components, such as hard disk drives, memory chips and pacemaker batteries. When these devices are discarded, platinum can be recovered from the waste.

3. Jewelry waste: Jewelry items made of platinum can be melted and metal can be recycled when jewelry is no longer needed or not needed.

4. Medical equipment waste: Platinum is used for medical equipment, such as pacemaker leads and other implantable devices, and the waste generated by these devices may be a source of platinum waste.

5. Industrial waste: Platinum is used in various industrial processes and metals can be recovered from the waste generated by these processes.

Recovery of platinum from these sources usually involves a combination of mechanical and Chemical process, such as smelting, refining, and leaching. It should be noted that proper handling and recycling of platinum waste are crucial for environmental protection and economic benefits.

The above is the complete answer to the questions about what platinum is and the sources of platinum waste recycling at Dingfeng Precious Metal Recycling.