Spent Molybdenum Catalyst

Description

1. Product Overview

Spent Molybdenum Catalyst is a valuable secondary raw material recovered from industrial catalytic processes, primarily used in petroleum refining and petrochemical operations. Although deactivated for its original catalytic function, the material retains significant molybdenum content, making it an important feedstock for metal recovery, catalyst regeneration, and metallurgical processing. It serves as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to primary molybdenum ores for companies involved in metal reclamation and specialty chemical manufacturing. In the global resource recovery market, Spent Molybdenum Catalyst is strategically important due to its high residual metal value and its role in supporting circular industrial supply chains.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition:
  • Molybdenum (Mo) compounds (commonly MoO₃ or MoS₂ forms)
  • Support materials such as alumina (Al₂O₃) or silica-alumina
  • Trace elements depending on refinery source (Ni, Co, V, Fe)
• Purity / Grade:
  • Typical Molybdenum content: 8% – 18% Mo (varies by source and catalyst type)
  • Industrial-grade secondary material suitable for metal recovery
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Pellets, extrudates, or granular particles
  • Color: Dark gray to black
  • Particle Size: Typically 1–5 mm depending on catalyst origin
  • Density: Approx. 0.6 – 0.9 g/cm³ (bulk)
• Packaging Options:
  • Heavy-duty jumbo bags (1 MT)
  • Bulk loading for large-volume shipments
  • Steel drums available upon request
• Shelf Life:
  • Stable under dry storage conditions with no significant degradation of metal value

3. Core Industrial Applications

Primary Industries:

• Metal recovery and recycling industry
• Catalyst regeneration companies
• Metallurgical processing facilities
• Specialty chemical manufacturers

Operational Use Cases:

• Recovery of molybdenum through hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processes
• Feedstock for molybdenum oxide or molybdenum metal production
• Regeneration and refurbishment of industrial catalysts
• Secondary raw material in alloy and specialty steel manufacturing

Performance & Economic Advantages:
Compared with mining-based molybdenum sources, spent catalyst feedstock offers a significantly lower acquisition cost while maintaining high recoverable metal content. Its concentrated molybdenum composition reduces processing costs and energy requirements for refiners and recyclers. Additionally, the material supports sustainable resource recovery and reduces dependence on primary mineral extraction.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Material sourced from controlled industrial streams ensuring stable molybdenum content ranges.
• Supply Reliability: Continuous availability from refinery and petrochemical catalyst replacement cycles.
• Logistics Capability: Bulk shipment support with export-ready packaging for international buyers.
• Price Competitiveness: Cost-efficient alternative to mined molybdenum concentrates and ores.
• Sustainability Benefits: Enables circular resource recovery and reduces environmental impact associated with primary mining.
• Technical Documentation: Material specifications and composition data available upon request to support buyer processing requirements.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: 20–22 MT per 20’ container depending on packaging configuration