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Sep. 16, 2025
This article explores the mysteries of platinum. What kind of platinum scrap does Huatuo recycle and how to find it? Check it out.
What Is Platinum?
Platinum ( Pt ) is a silvery-white precious metal with atomic number 78. It is located in Group VIII, Period 6 of the periodic table and belongs to the platinum group elements (PGMs). It has a density of 21.45 g/cm³, a melting point of 1772°C, and a boiling point of 3827°C. It possesses excellent ductility, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance.
Platinum is primarily used in industry, including jewelry, automation equipment, oil storage, electronics, medical devices, chemical laboratory equipment, optical instruments, and catalytic converters. Platinum is also a highly pure, thermally stable, and corrosion-resistant material, and is used in specialized applications in biomedicine, aerospace, and other fields. Platinum is also an important investment option as a store of value, particularly during periods of high stock market uncertainty, where it is often used as an investment tool and hedge.
What We Recycle of Platinum Scarps?
We actively recycle platinum metal scrap from the global market. The types of platinum scrap we recycle mainly include platinum catalyst, platinum rhodium wire, platinum powder, platinum sponge, etc. (see the pictures below).
Where to Find Platinum Scrap?
Platinum scrap is widely found in various industrial sectors and everyday equipment. Its sources are diverse and its recycling value is significant. Platinum scrap is commonly found in the following major industries and equipment:
Automotive Industry
Catalytic converters: National VI standard automobile exhaust purification systems contain 3-5 grams of platinum per vehicle, and the dismantling of scrapped vehicles is a significant source.
Exhaust gas treatment systems: Platinum-containing catalyst scrap requires professional recycling.
Electronics and Electroplating Industry
Electronic components: Mobile phone SIM card slots and platinum-plated contacts in camera modules. Approximately 100 grams of platinum can be recovered from every ton of used mobile phones.
Electroplating waste: Platinum-containing electroplating solutions (such as chloroplatinic acid) require recovery through ion exchange or chemical precipitation.
Chemical and Energy Sector
Industrial Catalysts: Supported or homogeneous platinum catalysts used in petroleum hydrocracking and fuel cells, with platinum content ranging from 0.1% to 20%.
Chemical Residues: Platinum-containing waste slag generated by pharmaceutical and chemical companies. For example, one company in Bengbu can extract 800 grams of platinum from one ton of waste slag.
Laboratory and Medical Equipment
Laboratory Waste: Chloroplatinic acid waste from university chemistry laboratories can be recovered at 99.9% using ion exchange technology.
Medical Equipment: Platinum-containing components such as cardiac catheters and dental instruments require professional disassembly and recycling.
High-Temperature Measurement and Industrial Equipment
Thermocouples: Platinum-rhodium wire (such as PtRh10/Pt) is used in high-temperature furnaces and metallurgical industries. The platinum-rhodium alloy must be recovered after scrapping. Glass production equipment: Platinum crucibles, electrodes, and other high-temperature resistant components generate high-purity waste after use.
How much is 1 gram of Platinum Scraps Worth?
As of September 2025, platinum scrap recycling prices are significantly influenced by purity, form, international market conditions, and regional markets. The specific value stratification is as follows:
High-purity platinum scrap (platinum ≥90%)
Price range: 450-550 RMB/g (e.g., platinum-rhodium wire, high-purity platinum powder)
Industrial-grade platinum scrap (platinum 70%-90%)
Price range: 300-450 RMB/g, with each 1% increase in purity increasing the value by approximately 8%
Low-purity platinum scrap (platinum <70%)
Price range: 200-300 RMB/g, with further discounts for impurities or mixed metals
Platinum catalyst scrap
Crude platinum (low content): 150-250 RMB/g
High-purity industrial catalytic scrap: 300-400 RMB/g
Platinum-Rhodium Alloy Scrap
Rhodium content ≥ 20%: 280-500 yuan/gram (e.g., Type B platinum-rhodium wire)
Rhodium content <5%: 300-600 rmb/gram
Price Fluctuation Factors
International Market: Fluctuations in the London Metal Exchange (LME) platinum price directly impact domestic recycling prices, with a transmission lag of 24-48 hours.
Regional Policies: Bonded testing, tariff reductions, and other policies can result in a 10%-20% regional premium.
Note: The actual recycling price requires professional testing (such as X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) to determine platinum content and impurities. It is recommended to select a company with real-time international platinum price benchmarking capabilities to minimize errors.
Your Reliable Platinum Scraps Buyer Worldwide
Huatuo actively sources platinum scrap from the global market. Safe recycling reduces the ecological damage caused by mining and avoids heavy metal pollution caused by direct landfilling of platinum-containing scrap (such as electronic components and chemical residues). If you have platinum scrap, don't let it sit there. Contact our experts today.
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