What method is used for catalyst recycling?
For the recycling of catalysts and the recovery of the precious metals contained in old catalysts, the pyrometallurgical method is utilized. Through pyrometallurgy, higher recovery rates of the metals Platinum , Palladium and Rhodium are achieved .
What is a car catalytic converter?
A catalyst is a substance that facilitates a chemical reaction, but does not take part in it. In cars, the catalyst is a ceramic element that is placed in the exhaust system (exhaust). This ceramic removes substances harmful to humans from the car’s fuel to a large extent.
Specifically, the catalyst is a porous ceramic with a large surface area through which the exhaust gases pass and combine with oxygen. In other words, they are oxidized or, if you like, “burned”. This ceramic contains, among other things, Platinum (Pt), Palladium (Pl) and Rhodium (Rh) in varying quantities. These precious metals are responsible for the chemical process that cancels out the harmful substances in the emitted fuels. Today, most types of vehicles that run on gasoline have a catalyst: cars, trucks, trains, airplanes, motorcycles and buses.
How is the value of a catalyst for recycling determined?
The value of each catalyst is determined by many factors. The most important are the catalyst’s precious metal content and the current prices of the metals on the stock exchanges. The most important stock exchange for precious metals is the London Platinum and Palladium Exchange ( https://www.lppm.com/ ). The ratio of precious metals in the catalyst depends on the type of engine and the fuel it uses. Catalyst recycling contributes to the recovery of these precious metals.
Catalyst recycling by METECO
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