Ruthenium chloride hydrate (RhCl ·3H₂O), as an important precious metal compound, due to its unique chemical properties, in the catalysis, electronics industry and the production of fine chemicals occupy an irreplaceable position. However, with the increasing demand for hydrated ruthenium trichloride in these areas, how to efficiently recover and reuse has become the focus of the industry. This paper discusses the properties, application and recovery process of hydrated ruthenium trichloride through a specific recovery case, aiming to provide a successful example of precious metal recovery.
Recycling case overview
Metal name: Ruthenium chloride hydrate (RhCl₃·3H₂O)
Date: June 2023
Location: London, UK
Procedure:
A chemical plant in London produced a waste liquid containing ruthenium trichloride hydrate during the production process. To recover this valuable resource, the plant uses an innovative solvent extraction technology. First, the hydrated ruthenium trichloride is separated from the waste liquid by chemical treatment, and then the extraction agent is used to form a stable complex with it, and finally the solvent is removed by heating evaporation, leaving pure hydrated ruthenium trichloride.
Weight: The total weight recovered is approximately 2 kg
Price of recovery: At the market price at the time, the total value of recovered ruthenium trichloride hydrate reached $50,000.
Properties and applications of hydrated ruthenium trichloride
Hydrated ruthenium trichloride is a light yellow solid, soluble in water and alcohol, and has a wide range of applications in catalyst preparation, electroplating processes, and as an intermediate in other chemical reactions. Especially in organic synthesis, hydrated ruthenium trichloride is used as a catalyst to facilitate a variety of chemical reactions, which is particularly important for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.
The meaning of recycling
By effectively recycling hydrated ruthenium trichloride, it can not only reduce the demand for raw materials, reduce production costs, but also reduce the generation of chemical waste, and play a positive role in environmental protection. In addition, innovation in the recycling process has also promoted the development of related technologies, providing new solutions for the recovery of precious metals.
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