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Signs of a High-Value Tungsten Carbide Drill Bit
September 1, 2025

Signs of a High-Value Tungsten Carbide Drill Bit

Recycling Tungsten carbide (WC) offers substantial economic advantages for industrial operations. For businesses, it transforms what would otherwise be waste into a valuable revenue stream,...

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The Lifecycle of a Turbine Blade From Production to Recycling
September 1, 2025

The Lifecycle of a Turbine Blade From Production to Recycling

Turbine blades are remarkable feats of modern engineering and are essential components in jet engines used in aerospace, gas turbines for energy generation, and various...

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Value in Recycling Zirconium Alloys
September 1, 2025

Value in Recycling Zirconium Alloys

Zirconium (Zr) and its alloys are critical materials in several high-tech industries, prized for a unique set of properties that make them indispensable where extreme...

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Rhenium’s Indispensable Role in Aerospace Superalloys
August 28, 2025

Rhenium’s Indispensable Role in Aerospace Superalloys

Rhenium stands as one of the rarest elements on Earth, yet its unique properties make it an indispensable component in the most demanding applications, particularly...

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The Unique Challenges of Recycling Tantalum Capacitors
August 28, 2025

The Unique Challenges of Recycling Tantalum Capacitors

Tantalum capacitors are ubiquitous in modern electronics, serving as compact, high-capacitance components critical for stable power delivery and signal filtering. Their exceptional reliability and ability...

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How Your Machine Shop Can Monetize Tungsten Tooling Waste
August 28, 2025

How Your Machine Shop Can Monetize Tungsten Tooling Waste

Tungsten carbide is a composite material primarily composed of carbon combined with tungsten, forming an alloy of extraordinary properties. It is recognized as one of...

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Recycling Indium for the Electronics and Solar Sectors
August 25, 2025

Recycling Indium for the Electronics and Solar Sectors

From niche metal to a cornerstone of modern technology, indium's unique properties have made it an indispensable component in the devices that define our age....

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What Counts as Tungsten Scrap
August 25, 2025

What Counts as Tungsten Scrap

Tungsten scrap refers to any discarded or leftover material containing tungsten (W) that can be recycled and reused. It is highly valued due to tungsten's...

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Why Are Aircraft Turbine Blades Made Of Nickel Alloys
August 25, 2025

Why Are Aircraft Turbine Blades Made Of Nickel Alloys

Nickel-based superalloys are particularly valued for their ability to maintain mechanical integrity at temperatures exceeding 1000°C. One of their standout features is their high-temperature strength...

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Titanium  Cobbles: The Low-Carbon Alternative to Titanium Sponge
August 19, 2025

Titanium Cobbles: The Low-Carbon Alternative to Titanium Sponge

Titanium cobbles are defined as consolidated blocks of titanium scrap or secondary titanium feedstock. They represent a reprocessed form of titanium derived from various industrial...

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Aircraft Decommissioning and Engine Value
August 19, 2025

Aircraft Decommissioning and Engine Value

When an airplane reaches the end of its operational life, typically due to age, economic inefficiency, or a decline in demand for a specific model,...

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Recycling Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) Scrap
August 19, 2025

Recycling Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor (MLCC) Scrap

Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) are ubiquitous, indispensable components in the fabric of modern electronics. From the smartphones in our pockets and the computers on our...

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U.S. Faces Ripple Effects from China’s Germanium and Gallium Export Restrictions
August 14, 2025

U.S. Faces Ripple Effects from China’s Germanium and Gallium Export Restrictions

China's dominance is not solely due to its mineral reserves, but also its extensive and long-standing investment in processing capacity. The by-product nature of these...

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How Japan Was Better Prepared Than Most For China’s Rare-Earth Mineral Squeeze
August 14, 2025

How Japan Was Better Prepared Than Most For China’s Rare-Earth Mineral Squeeze

China has long held a commanding position in the global rare earth market. While its precise share of global rare earth reserves is debated, ranging...

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China Allows Suppliers of US Automakers to Export REE
August 14, 2025

China Allows Suppliers of US Automakers to Export REE

In early June 2025, Chinese authorities granted special export licenses to rare-earth suppliers linked to the top three U.S. automakers (GM, Ford, Stellantis). Reports say...

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Gallium Might Be Hiding In Foundry Waste
August 14, 2025

Gallium Might Be Hiding In Foundry Waste

Why Gallium Recovery Is the Strategic Advantage Manufacturers Can't Afford to Ignore In today’s high-stakes manufacturing environment, operational efficiency and cost control have evolved from...

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Tungsten’s Hidden Supply Shock
August 12, 2025

Tungsten’s Hidden Supply Shock

Tungsten prices have exploded into the headlines: for example, European ammonium paratungstate (APT) a key tungsten compound is up roughly 30 35% year-to-date. Mainstream reports...

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Where to Find Indium Scrap
August 12, 2025

Where to Find Indium Scrap

Indium is a finite and limited resource, with known global reserves that are not inexhaustible. Precise quantitative estimates of these reserves are not consistently available....

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Demand for Iridium and Ruthenium Outstripping Supply - Why These Metals Are Crucial for the Hydrogen Economy
August 12, 2025

Demand for Iridium and Ruthenium Outstripping Supply - Why These Metals Are Crucial for the Hydrogen Economy

The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an urgent imperative to decarbonize and mitigate climate change. At the forefront of this...

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Titanium Demand Strengthened by Geopolitics
August 12, 2025

Titanium Demand Strengthened by Geopolitics

Titanium is known for its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability, making it crucial in demanding industrial applications. Since gaining prominence during the...

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Where to Find Rhenium Scrap And Why It Matters
August 7, 2025

Where to Find Rhenium Scrap And Why It Matters

Rhenium's unique attributes are vital across high-stakes industries. The aerospace sector consumes over 80% of global rhenium supply, primarily in nickel-based superalloys (3-6% rhenium) for...

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3 Market Segments of Osmium
August 7, 2025

3 Market Segments of Osmium

The market for osmium, the world's rarest precious metal, is best understood as a one-way journey through three distinct, value-adding phases. From its extraction as...

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What Are Conflict Minerals
August 7, 2025

What Are Conflict Minerals

The modern world relies heavily on technological advancement, yet the minerals fueling these innovations are often linked to severe human suffering. This paradox highlights how...

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Osmium Limited Production
August 7, 2025

Osmium Limited Production

Osmium is the world's rarest metal, with an average abundance in Earth's crust estimated at 0.001 parts per million (ppm) or even 50 parts per...

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The reach of the Belt and Road Initiative
August 4, 2025

The reach of the Belt and Road Initiative

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, is China's ambitious international cooperation and economic strategy, aiming to enhance...

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