THERMAL PROCESSING
Thermal Processing for Precious Metal Recovery
At Multimetco, we specialize in thermal pre-treatment of incinerable materials containing precious metals such as Rhodium, Palladium, Platinum, Iridium, and Gold.
Our custom high-temperature reduction process destroys organics and concentrates the metals into a dry, stable residue that is smelter-ready and fully traceable. This ensures higher recovery yields, compliance with environmental regulations, and reduced hazardous waste handling for our partners in chemical, defense, and advanced manufacturing industries.
Industries We Serve
Our thermal processing services are ideal for sectors where metal-bearing materials are present in burnable or contaminated waste streams:
Chemical Manufacturing (e.g., Hydroformylation, VAM, Hydrogenation)
Aerospace & Defense (Sensors, thermocouples, thermal shielding)
Energy & National Laboratories (Catalyst trials, R&D sludges)
Electronics & Advanced Materials (Plating, sputtering targets, scrap)
What We Process
Our thermal system is optimized to handle a wide range of high-value waste streams, including:
Spent Rh, Pd, Pt catalysts on carbon or ceramic supports
Carbon beds, filters, and wipes used in catalyst or emissions control
Solvent-wet sludges, tank bottoms, and process residues
Thermocouples, sputtering targets, crucibles, and obsolete hardware
Off-spec or legacy batches containing trace precious metals
Why Clients Choose Multimetco
Recovery & Cost Benefits
• Up to 85% volume reduction
• 3–5× metal concentration post-treatment
• Smelter-ready output = higher refining returns
• Reduced hazardous waste classification and disposal cost
Compliance & Trust
• RCRA Part B permitted
• Full chain-of-custody tracking
• Ideal for ITAR and sensitive material streams
• Transparent reporting and assay documentation
Let’s Recover More Value from Your Waste
Have high-value materials hidden in burnable waste?
We’re here to help. Whether you’re managing legacy catalyst batches, lab-scale residues, or sensitive aerospace scrap, Multimetco can provide a secure and sustainable recovery path.
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