
Platinum Scrap
Form: Solids, wires, or powders
Typical Platinum Content: Varies by source
Recovery Method: Acid digestion or smelting
Description
Platinum Scrap consists of platinum-bearing materials such as spent catalysts, laboratory equipment, and jewelry residues. This high-value scrap is processed to recover pure platinum for reuse in industrial and jewelry applications.
Sources:
- Automotive: Diesel catalytic converters
- Chemical: Spent industrial catalysts
- Jewelry: Manufacturing waste and old jewelry
- Medical: Scrap from medical devices and equipment