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The Economics of Toll-Processing Electronic Waste Through an ALS2 PartnerRecovering precious metals from electronic waste can create value, but building and operating a refining plant requires much more than purchasing separation…
Recovering Precious Metals From Telecom Base Station Scrap With ALS2Telecom networks generate a distinctive category of electronic waste. When base stations, radio units, power modules and transmission equipment are upgraded,…
How ALS2 Supports REACH Compliance For Recovered MetalsRecovering gold, silver, palladium and other valuable materials from electronic waste is increasingly important for European resource efficiency. It is also a…
Recovering Gold From Eyeglass Frames Without Acid RefiningEyeglass frames are designed for appearance, comfort, and durability, but some models also contain a small amount of valuable material. Gold-coloured…
How ALS2 Enables On-Site Refining for Mid-Sized WEEE CollectorsMid-sized WEEE collectors occupy an important position between local collection networks and large industrial recyclers. They gather printed circuit boards,…
How ambient humidity affects ALS2 process stabilityAmbient humidity is an important operating variable in any precious-metal recovery plant that handles shredded electronics, WEEE fractions, powders, granules,…
Acidless recovery of precious metals from industrial relay switchesIndustrial relay switches are small, but their electrical contacts can contain materials with significant economic and strategic value. Silver, gold, palladium…
A Beginner’s Guide To Reading ALS2 Output Assay ResultsAssay results turn a mixed recycling material into measurable information. They can show how much gold, silver, palladium, copper, or another target element is…
How ALS2 protects precious metals from over-oxidationRecovering gold, silver, palladium, platinum and other valuable metals from electronic waste requires more than separating materials from a complex mixture.…
Recovering copper and precious metals from charger bricksCharger bricks may look like simple plastic accessories, yet they contain a compact combination of copper conductors, solder, circuit boards, shielding…