Let us Assist you with Precious Metal Recovery Services

Precious metals are increasingly scarce, but the demand for them is higher than ever. Metals such as gold, silver, and platinum are still widely used in jewelry, but they are now also used in electronics, computer components, and industrial chemicals. Recovering precious metal is important for keeping the supply steady and can also be an excellent business venture. Whether it’s recycling gold and silver from jewelry or stripping precious-metal components from computer systems, precious metal recovery is an industry on the grow.

Beyond gold, silver, and platinum, a host of other metals can also be recovered. These metals include:

• Palladium
• Rhodium
• Iridium
• Osmium

Most of these less well-known metals are used in high-technology applications, and they’re especially valued for their anti-corrosive properties. Harvesting these metals can be somewhat dangerous and should only be done by trained technicians in a specialized setting.

Recovering precious metals is good for the environment, too. Electronics recycling is great for eliminating toxic scrap, and it also reduces waste in landfills. Recovery rates for precious metals are still low in the United States, but as electronics become more integrated into our lives, recycling will become not only profitable but necessary. Precious metal recovery is a field with a bright future, and now is an excellent time to get started or refine your skills.

Is Your Company Washing Gold Down the Drain?

Each day, many jewelry manufacturers flush gold and other precious metals down the drain. This frequently occurs when polishers wash their hands. Metal particles can be found in tumbling water and ultrasonic cleaning fluids as well. Wastewater may contain substantial amounts of gold; we discovered that a factory in New York was releasing over 3.5 ounces per week. That's no different than throwing away $250,000 every year! Metals in this water can also harm the environment and trigger government fines.

This problem remains quite common, even among manufacturers that use settling tanks. Ultrasonic fluids often prevent such tanks from working properly. These detergents cause gold and silver particles to float instead of falling to the bottom. Fortunately, it's possible to prevent this from happening. Factory owners may install separate equipment that collects and processes ultrasonic cleaning liquids. In addition to recovering metals from the used detergent, this strategy enables settling tanks to perform much more reliably.

It's very difficult to filter ultrasonic solutions; special equipment, training and chemicals are necessary. However, many jewelry manufacturers find that these investments quickly pay off. They can comply with state environmental regulations and recover at least 90 percent of the precious metals in their wastewater. Our company helps businesses that need effective gold refining and recovery systems. To learn more, please contact Jewelers Refining Group today.