Mechanical and Pyrometallurgical Recycling of Electronic Wastes
Abstract
In this paper, the mechanical milling of the electronic wastes was carried out. The metal parts and plastic parts were roughly separated. The final plastic powder size could be as small as ∼100 μm. Then the pyrometallurgical recycling Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) was executed. The mechanisms of thermal degradation and combustion are investigated using TG/DTA and MS. Some chemical powders, such as Na2CO3, NaHCO3, NaOH and CaCO3 are used to control the exhausted toxic gas such as Br2.
Recommended Citation
L. Zhang et al., "Mechanical and Pyrometallurgical Recycling of Electronic Wastes," Proceedings of the 2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology (2008, Cancun, Mexico), The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), Oct 2008.
Meeting Name
2008 Global Symposium on Recycling, Waste Treatment and Clean Technology, REWAS 2008 (2008: Oct. 12-15, Cancun, Mexico)
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Electronic Wastes; Mechanical Recycling; Metallurgical Recycling; Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
15 Oct 2008
