Yttrium metal is a rare earth metal with valuable applications in special materials, electronics, ceramics, metal alloys, etc. It has special physical and chemical properties which make it suitable for applications that demand high performance material.
The other specialty metal of concern is niobium scrap, with applications in various industrial areas. The recovery and processing of Nb waste can be achieved for recycling and reuse, thereby providing a good source for Nb for manufacturers and metal suppliers and helping them to manage their resources in an efficient way.
The niobium ingot is made of the refined niobium material, which is available in different forms for applications that demand refined niobium materials. Niobium is used for its strength, corrosion resistance, and enhancing the characteristics of some alloys.
One other material that is widely recycled is titanium scrap. The properties of titanium include strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and performance in extreme environments. Recycled titanium can be used as a valuable material source in industries which can also help in conserving the newly found resources.
Yttrium, niobium and titanium are specialty metals that are used in many modern manufacturing processes. These valuable materials can be recovered by appropriate collection, sorting, processing and recycling operations and reintroduced into the industrial supply chains