Lithium‑ion Battery Black Mass (recycled recovery product)

Description

1. Product Overview

This product is a high‑density Black Mass derived from the mechanical shredding and beneficiation of end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries, containing concentrated lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese values. It serves as the critical intermediate feedstock for hydrometallurgical refiners and cathode producers seeking to close the loop on critical battery metals. With tightening primary supply chains and ESG mandates accelerating, this Black Mass offers a strategic, lower‑carbon alternative to virgin ores, reducing geopolitical dependency while securing price stability for high‑volume cathode and precursor (pCAM/CAM) manufacturing.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition (typical indicative range):

  • Li: 3.5–4.8%

  • Co: 5.0–12.0%

  • Ni: 15.0–35.0%

  • Mn: 4.0–10.0%

  • Cu: 2.0–6.0%

  • Al: 1.5–5.0%

• Impurity ceiling (control points): Fe ≤1.5%, F ≤0.8%, moisture ≤2.0%

• Purity/grade: Standard industrial grade (NMC/LCO/LMO mixed stream); LFP‑dominant grades available upon order

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Fine granular powder

  • Color: Dark grey to black

  • Particle size: D90 ≤ 2.0 mm (screened, oversize <2%)

  • Bulk density: 1.2–1.6 g/cm³

• Packaging options:

  • 1 MT sealed big bags (FIBC) with anti‑static liner

  • 25 kg multilayer laminated bags (pilot/quality samples)

• Shelf life: 12 months when stored in dry, ambient conditions (<30°C, <60% RH) in sealed packaging

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Hydrometallurgical refineries, cathode active material (CAM) producers, specialty metal smelters, and trading houses serving EV & battery supply chains.

• Specific use cases:

  • Leaching feed for producing battery‑grade lithium salts (Li₂CO₃ / LiOH·H₂O)

  • Recovery of nickel‑cobalt‑manganese sulphate for precursor (pCAM) synthesis

  • Direct calcination to black mass concentrate for alloy making (Ni/Co superalloys)

• Performance vs. alternatives: Unlike mixed scrap or direct spent batteries, this Black Mass eliminates costly physical dismantling, cutting refinery pre‑treatment time by ~40%. Compared to virgin ore concentrate, it offers 30–50% lower acid consumption and substantially reduced tailings generation.

• Cost advantages: Priced at a discount to primary metal equivalents (Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel index benchmarks) with lower refining energy intensity, delivering lower total landed cost per recoverable metal unit for integrated recyclers.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Every lot undergoes ICP‑OES/XRF analysis; certificates of analysis (CoA) provided with each shipment. Material traceability backed by blockchain‑ready batch logs.

• Supply reliability: Minimum 500 MT/month production capacity from ISO‑9001:2015 certified processing lines; long‑term take‑or‑pay contracts available.

• Logistics capability: EXW, FCA, CIF delivery from three regional hubs (Europe, North America, Southeast Asia). Dangerous goods (UN 3480 / Class 9) compliant packaging and documentation.

• Price competitiveness: Formula‑based pricing (fixed discount vs. Fastmarkets/Metalary benchmarks) or fixed price per MT. Loyalty rebates for >12‑month agreements.

• Sustainability & documentation: Recycled content certificate, CO₂ footprint calculation (cradle‑to‑gate, <4.5 kg CO₂e/kg Ni‑equiv), and full due diligence under EU Battery Regulation (2023/1542).

• Technical support: In‑house metallurgical consulting for leach optimization and impurity management; free 2‑kg sample for bench‑scale trials (air freight pre‑paid).

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20 MT (one full container load equivalent)

• Loading capacity per container:

  • 20‑foot dry container: 22–24 MT net (depending on big bag arrangement)

  • 40‑foot high cube: 26 MT maximum (restricted by GVW limits for road/rail)

• Lead time: 14 days after payment confirmation for EXW; 30–35 days CIF main port

• Incoterms supported: EXW, FCA, CIF, CFR

• Payment terms: Letter of credit (L/C at sight) or advance payment for credit‑qualified buyers; net‑30 for verified corporations with performance bond