From E-Waste to Treasure: The Complete Guide to Precious Metal Recovery

The Hidden Value in Your Electronics

Modern electronics contain a surprising concentration of precious metals:

• Industrial servers contain platinum-group metals in connectors
• Medical imaging devices use iridium-192 alloys

At Dingfeng Precious Metals, we've developed specialized e-waste precious metals recovery systems that outperform conventional methods by 22-40%.

Iridium Hotspots in Electronic Waste

Case Study: Recovered 1.4kg iridium from 18 tons of telecom equipment for a European client - value $672,000.

Our Recovery Process

 Advanced Material Characterization

• X-ray fluorescence (XRF) mapping
• Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)
• AI-powered material identification

 Mechanical Pre-Processing

Eddy current separation for non-ferrous metals

Electrorefining

• 99.95% pure iridium cathodes
• Closed-loop reagent recovery

  Quality Certification

• ICP-MS verification
• ISO 17025 accredited lab reports

• Why E-Waste Recycling Beats Mining

• Metric	Virgin Mining	Dingfeng Recycling
  Energy use	250,000 kWh/kg	8,200 kWh/kg
  Water consumption	18,000 liters	380 liters
  CO₂ emissions	32 tons	1.2 tons

• Financial Incentives:

• US ITAD tax credits up to 28% for certified recyclers
• EU WEEE compliance documentation included

• Maximize Your E-Waste Returns

• Do:
  ✓ Separate high-grade boards (RAM, CPUs)
  ✓ Preserve component integrity
  ✓ Provide manufacturing specs when available

• Don't:
  ✗ Mix with hazardous waste
  ✗ Use thermal decomposition
  ✗ Attempt acid baths without expertise

• Partner with Dingfeng

• Our e-waste precious metals services include:

• On-site container placement for large volumes
• Data security: DoD 5220.22-M erasure standards
• Full audit trail from collection to final settlement.