Recycling of tungsten carbide scrap metal: A review of recycling methods and future prospects

• Published in: Minerals engineering Vol. 122; pp. 195 - 205
• Main Authors: Shemi, A., Magumise, A., Ndlovu, S., Sacks, N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.06.2018
• Subjects: Cemented carbide; Cobalt; Hardmetal; Recycling; Scrap; Tungsten; Scrap; Cemented carbide; Recycling; Cobalt; Tungsten; Hardmetal

•Tungsten and cobalt are strategic metals; as such their sustainability is critical.•Cemented tungsten carbides become available for recycling when scrapped.•Three classes of cemented carbide recycling are: direct, indirect and semi-direct.•Tungsten-based scrap metal is an important source of tungst...