Ruthenium Scrap
Form: Powders or solid pieces
Typical Ruthenium Content: Varies by source
Recovery Method: Chemical dissolution or thermal treatment
Description
Ruthenium Scrap includes rare ruthenium-containing materials such as spent hard disk drives, electrical contacts, and chemical catalysts. This specialized scrap is processed to recover ruthenium for reuse in electronics and chemical industries.
Sources:
- Electronics: Hard disk drive platters and chip resistors
- Chemical: Spent catalysts for chlorine production
- Electrical: Contact points and relay components
- Jewelry: Alloy manufacturing waste