Iridium waste refers to waste or by-products that contain the element Iridium. Iridium is a type of equipment that is often used in some special applications, such as automotive catalytic converters, components in the aerospace industry, and the manufacture of electronic equipment. When these products are scrapped or obsolete, the iridium contained in them becomes scrap. Because iridium is a rare and valuable metal, discarded iridium scrap is usually reused or otherwise disposed of. Iridium Scrap**
Iridium waste** comes from the following areas:
Iridium is commonly used in automotive catalytic converters as part of a catalyst. These catalytic converters play a key role in dealing with harmful gases in vehicle exhaust. When the car is scrapped or the catalytic converter needs to be replaced, the iridium catalyst in it can be utilized in the best way.
Aerospace industry: Iridium alloys are often used in high-temperature components, such as turbine blades, in components such as aero engines and rocket engines. These components work in high-temperature and high-pressure environments, and iridium's high wear resistance and high temperature resistance make it an ideal material choice. Therefore, the aerospace industry is another important source of iridium waste.
Electronic device manufacturing: Although iridium is used relatively rarely in electronic devices, it may still be found in certain high-end electronic devices and components. For example, some semiconductor devices and optical devices may use iridium. When these devices are scrapped or renewed, so can the iridium scrap in them.
Medical industry: In medical devices and diagnostic tools, some parts may contain iridium. For example, iridium may be used in radioactive seeds used in radiation** or in some medical imaging equipment. The medical industry is also a potential for iridium waste.
Chemical industry: Iridium is often used as a chemical catalyst, especially in some organic synthesis reactions. Some catalysts and reaction processes in the chemical industry can produce iridium-containing waste.
Iridium waste in these areas can be processed and processed through specialized procedures. Iridium waste not only conserves resources, but also reduces the demand for this rarity, helping to promote the sustainable use of resources and the development of a circular economy.