Wednesday 4 March 2020

Are Rare Earth Metals Important to Recycle?


In today’s world, automobiles and electronics seem to be a very crucial part of one’s life. With the advent of technological progression, one has become more and more reliable to these consumer goods. 

Often, we neglect a group of elements called rare-earth metals.  Their unique magnetic, heat-resistant and phosphorescent qualities make them essential in production of daily used products like electrical, smart phones, LCD TV displays, cars engines, cameras, and other technology which require rare-earth elements to function.


Most often these products are taken for granted and can be seen in bulk quantity in Dubai scrap yards. Although they are pivotal in the appliances we use every day.

Rare-earth elements also have a significant burden on the environment. Processing these metals are not only difficult but hazardous to the environment when its extract.  

Presently, the main roadblock to recycling rare-earth metals is the cost required to purify the mixtures obtained from consumer devices. 

Though scientists are still researching ways to recycle rare-earth metal, one way to approach is to reuse the old electronics and reduce the demand for the rare -earth metal.  

So, it is advisable is to invest appropriately in the products that contain rare-earth metals to protect the environment the environment. In times like these, metal recycling companies such as Lucky group that manages their facility to protect the environment and spread awareness about harmful impact on  human life.


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