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Tungsten (W) is one of the most important metals in various industries, particularly in the machining industry. At least 60% of W is consumed in cemented carbide or super-hard alloys in Japan and the USA. The major recycling method for cemented carbides is the hydrometallurgical process combined with the roasting step, which oxidizes W in scrap into tungsten oxide. However, this conventional process requires repetition of roasting and dissolution in some cases, which makes the process costly and inefficient. In contrast, the molten salt process has specific advantages in terms of processing rate and simplicity. In this study, the recycling processes for W using molten salt are reviewed. Subsequently, our new recycling process using molten hydroxide is introduced, and recent data on this process discussed.
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Oishi, T. (2022). Recycling of Tungsten by Molten Salt Process. In: Lazou, A., Daehn, K., Fleuriault, C., Gökelma, M., Olivetti, E., Meskers, C. (eds) REWAS 2022: Developing Tomorrow’s Technical Cycles (Volume I). The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-92563-5_7
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