Description
1. Product Overview
Co/C Catalyst Residue is a spent cobalt-on-carbon catalyst material recovered from industrial hydrogenation and petrochemical synthesis processes. Its primary industrial use is as a secondary raw material for cobalt recovery, specialty alloy production, and precursor synthesis for battery cathode materials. The key value proposition lies in delivering a cost-effective, high-cobalt-content feedstock with traceable provenance for refiners and metal producers. It is strategically important in the market due to tightening primary cobalt supply, ESG-driven demand for circular materials, and the critical role of cobalt in energy storage and chemical manufacturing.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition: Cobalt (Co) 15%–35% typical range, Carbon (C) 50%–75%, Moisture 1%–8%, Balance: trace Ni, Fe, Al₂O₃, SiO₂ <3% total
- Purity Level / Grade: Industrial/Recyclable Grade; Co content certified by ICP-OES/XRF per batch
- Physical Characteristics:
- Form: Fine to granular black powder or agglomerated particles
- Color: Deep black to charcoal grey
- Particle Size: 80% passing 100 mesh (150 μm); customizable on request
- Bulk Density: 0.45–0.85 g/cm³
- Moisture: ≤8% w/w, free-flowing
- Packaging Options: 1 MT woven polypropylene big bags with PE liner; 25 kg kraft paper bags on pallets; bulk container loading available
- Shelf Life: Chemically stable under dry storage; 24 months when sealed and kept below 30°C, away from oxidizing agents
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Primary Industries: Hydrometallurgical refining, battery materials, superalloy manufacturing, chemical catalyst regeneration, pigment and ceramics sectors
- Specific Operational Use Cases: Direct feedstock for cobalt sulfate/nitrate production; blending material for Li-ion battery precursor (PCAM) synthesis; source of Co for hard-facing alloys and magnetic materials; reprocessing into fresh hydrogenation catalysts
- Why This Product Performs Better Than Alternatives: Delivers higher recoverable Co content vs. typical slag or low-grade scrap; consistent carbon matrix improves leach kinetics and reduces acid consumption in refining
- Efficiency, Durability, or Cost Advantages: Up to 30% lower input cost per MT of contained Co compared to virgin metal; reduces Scope 3 emissions for buyers through circular sourcing; uniform particle size improves handling and reactor throughput
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: Every lot assayed by ISO 17025 accredited lab; Co content variance controlled to ±1.5% with full COA/MSDS package
- Supply Reliability: Contracted volumes from stable petrochemical sources; 500 MT/month steady generation capacity
- Logistics Capability: Experienced in DG Class 4.2 compliance, UN3190 shipping; export documentation and SGS/CCIC inspection supported
- Price Competitiveness: LME-linked pricing model with discounts to metal content; flexible terms for long-term offtake agreements
- Sustainability or Environmental Benefits: Diverts hazardous waste from landfill; supports EU Battery Regulation and IRA compliant supply chains; full traceability to origin plant
- Technical Support or Documentation Availability: Dedicated metallurgical support; leach test data, TDS, REACH, RoHS, and end-use compliance docs provided
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
- Loading Capacity: 20 MT per 20ft FCL container






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