Starting from the entry of scrap copper into the processing workflow
Included activities ends
to the end of recycled copper powder production
Description
In this dataset, the recovery rates of nickel, cobalt, and manganese are 98%, copper and aluminum are 97%, and plastic is 80%.
Activity Description
This dataset represents the process of producing regenerated copper powder through mechanical processing of broken copper containing waste followed by hydraulic separation. It includes the energy input, air pollutants, and solid waste generated during the production process of recycled copper.
Process Description
Crushed copper waste produces recycled copper powder through hydraulic separation.
Time period
2022
2024
Geography
China
Geography comment
National statistics, literature research
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
The process of producing recycled copper powder through mechanical crushing