Nickel Metal Scrap

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Definition

It is a silvery-white, lustrous metal with a slight golden tinge. It is a hard, ductile, and corrosion-resistant metal that belongs to the transition metals group. With the atomic number 28 and symbol Ni, and is widely used in industrial applications due to its strength, resistance to oxidation, and ability to form alloys.

Where is this metal Found?

This silvery metal is primarily extracted from two types of ores:

  1. Laterite Ores – Found in tropical regions such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and New Caledonia.
  2. Sulfide Ores – Mined in Canada, Russia, and Australia.

Major Producers Countries include:

  • Indonesia (largest producer)
  • Philippines
  • Russia
  • Canada
  • Australia

The silvery metal is also found in meteorites and deep-sea nodules but is rarely mined from these sources due to economic constraints.

Common usages

It has a wide range of applications in various industries:

  1. Stainless Steel Production – Over 65% of it is used in stainless steel manufacturing to enhance strength and corrosion resistance.
  2. Batteries – It is a key component in lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and electronics.
  3. Aerospace and Military Equipment – Used in superalloys for aircraft engines and defense applications.
  4. Coins and Currency – This is also used in many coins, including US nickels and European coins.
  5. Electronics and Plating – Used in plating metals for corrosion resistance and in electronics for conductivity.

Scrap and Recycling Process

The recycling for this silvery metal is crucial for environmental sustainability and resource conservation. The recycling process involves:

  1. Collection & Sorting – The scrap is collected from industrial waste, used batteries, stainless steel products, and end-of-life equipment.
  2. Shredding & Separation – Scrap is shredded into smaller pieces, and impurities like iron and non-metallic elements are removed.
  3. Melting & Refining – The purified scrap is melted and refined in furnaces to remove contaminants.
  4. Alloying & Reprocessing – The refined silvery metal is used to produce stainless steel, new batteries, and other industrial materials.

Nickel Waste Prices in the UAE

As of today, the price of nickel scrap per kilogram in the UAE (AED) is approximately between 6 – 8 AED/kg, depending on the quality and purity of the scrap nickel, as well as the current market fluctuations.

Recycling this reduces the need for mining, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and saves energy, making it an environmentally friendly process.

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