Recycling of Metals
AimsBefore you startIntroductionWhat metals can be recycled?Processing before recyclingPhysical sorting – The Eddy current separation method Tin can processing Copper in motorsRecycling processes and issuesContaminants in aluminium alloysThe Ellingham diagram in removal of contaminantsAutomobile recyclingSummaryQuestionsGoing furtherTLP creditsTLP contentsShow all contentViewing and downloading resourcesAbout the TLPsTerms of useFeedbackCredits Print this page
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Aims
The aims of this package are as follows:
- To gain an understanding of why recycling is used and useful in today’s economy.
- To explore the huge diversity of ways in which materials science contributes to the process of recycling, relating key concepts to applications within this area.
- To engage and promote an interest in the progress and the potential for expansion in this vital area.