
Titanium Scrap
Form: Turnings, solids, or powders
Typical Titanium Content: 90-99.5% depending on source
Recovery Method: Remelting or hydrometallurgical processing
Description
Titanium Scrap includes various titanium-containing materials such as machining turnings, rejected parts, and alloy scraps. This valuable material is recycled for use in aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
Sources:
- Aerospace: Machining swarf and rejected components
- Medical: Implant manufacturing waste
- Industrial: Corrosion-resistant equipment parts
- Consumer: Eyeglass frames and jewelry production waste