How much is the recycling price of germanium rods per kilogram? Revealing the recycling process of germanium rods

1、 Germanium rod recycling price

The price of germanium rod recycling is influenced by various factors, including international germanium prices, market demand, and recycling process costs. As of April 20, 2023, the market price of pure germanium in China is 9250 yuan/kg. This is the basis for the price of germanium, and the price of germanium rod recycling also needs to consider other factors. Firstly, market demand is a key factor affecting the price of germanium rod recycling. When the market demand for germanium increases, the recycling price of germanium rods correspondingly increases; On the contrary, prices will decrease. In recent years, with the development of emerging technologies, the demand for germanium has gradually increased, and the price of germanium rod recycling has also shown an upward trend. Secondly, the cost during the recycling process will also affect the price of germanium rod recycling. The cost of germanium extraction and remanufacturing is relatively high, and this part of the cost will be transferred to the recycling price. In addition, due to the involvement of multiple industries and links in the recycling of germanium rods, transaction costs and risks will also have an impact on the recycling price.

Based on the above factors, the price of germanium rod recycling may fluctuate to some extent. According to market conditions and the cost of the recycling process, the recycling price of germanium rods is roughly between 5-8 yuan per gram. It is worth noting that this price is for reference only, and the actual transaction price may vary depending on the market situation and the quotation of the recycling enterprise.

2、 Germanium resources and market demand

1. Germanium resource distribution: Germanium mainly exists in the Earth's crust in the form of ores, with a known global germanium resource of approximately 832000 tons. China, Russia, the United States, and Canada are the main distribution areas of germanium resources. Among them, China is the world's largest producer and consumer of germanium, which has a significant impact on the international germanium market.

2. Market demand: The market demand for germanium mainly comes from industries such as semiconductors, fiber optic communication, and solar cells. Among them, the semiconductor industry accounts for the largest proportion of demand, accounting for approximately 60% of the global total demand. With the development of emerging technologies such as 5G communication, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence, the demand for germanium is expected to continue to grow.

3、 Germanium rod recovery process

1. Collection: The first step in germanium rod recycling is to collect waste germanium rods. Waste germanium rods mainly come from production lines in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing and fiber optic communication. These waste germanium rods have undergone preliminary cleaning and classification, and can be used for the next step of germanium extraction process. 2. Germanium extraction: The process of extracting germanium from germanium rods is usually carried out using wet or furnace methods. Wet process involves extracting germanium from waste germanium rods through chemical reactions, and the furnace method involves melting the waste germanium rods under high temperature conditions to obtain pure germanium. These two methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, with lower wet process costs but lower extraction efficiency; The furnace method has higher extraction efficiency but higher cost. 3. Germanium rod remanufacturing: The extracted pure germanium can be used to manufacture new germanium rods. This process includes steps such as refining, crystallization, cutting, and polishing of germanium. During the refining process, germanium needs to be melted at high temperatures to remove impurities and improve purity. Subsequently, germanium is crystallized into germanium ingots, which are then cut into germanium rods and polished. After these steps, the germanium rod recycling process is completed, and the newly produced germanium rods can be reintroduced into industries such as semiconductors and fiber optic communication.

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