Critical Metals Recovery & E-waste Analysis
We help recover valuable materials from electronic waste and characterize battery materials using XRD, XRF, and SEM-EDX. Our multi-technique approach provides the quantitative data needed for process optimization and quality control.
E-waste Characterization
Precious and platinum group metals analysis
in processed e-waste materials. XRF provides rapid elemental screening for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium concentrations. SEM-EDX mapping identifies metal-rich particles and their distribution within ash or concentrate samples.
Complete elemental analysis
of circuit boards, components, and processing residues. We quantify valuable metals (Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Rh) alongside base metals and potential contaminants to optimize recovery processes.
Particle analysis and liberation studies
using SEM-EDX to understand how metals are distributed and whether they're accessible for recovery. This helps optimize grinding and separation processes.
Battery Materials Testing
Lithium-ion battery material characterization
including cathode materials like LiFePO4. XRD analysis determines phase purity, crystallinity, and identifies impurity phases that affect performance.
Impurity phases in cathode powders
Unexplained XRD peaks in LiFePO4 lots can be traced by combining XRD with SEM composition contrast. The assignment is tentative until EDX of the particles confirms it. Read the white paper.
Multi-detector SEM for battery materials
The Apreo S2 at Purdue records compositional, topographic, and charge contrast from the same spot at the same time, which helps with coatings, sintering, and conductivity differences between particles. Read the article.
Graphite analysis
for anode materials. We quantify the degree of graphitization using XRD and determine elemental composition. This is critical for battery performance and safety evaluation.
Battery recycling support
through elemental analysis of black mass and other processing intermediates. XRF provides rapid screening while XRD identifies mineral phases formed during processing.
Quality Control Applications
Our analytical approach combines rapid XRF screening with detailed XRD phase analysis and SEM-EDX microstructural characterization. This provides complete material characterization for process development and quality control.
Sample requirements are typically 1-5 grams of powder or small solid pieces. Typical turnaround is 5 to 7 business days for XRF, 7 to 10 for XRD, and 10 to 14 for SEM-EDX, with detailed reports including quantitative data and analytical methodology.
Optimize Your Critical Metals Recovery
Contact us to discuss how our analytical expertise can help maximize recovery efficiency and ensure quality control in your processes.
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