Organocopper Residue

£6,300.00

Organocopper Residue is a high-grade industrial copper-bearing byproduct recovered from precision electronics and catalyst manufacturing. With consistent Cu content and low impurities, it serves as a cost-effective secondary raw material for smelters, alloy producers, and chemical processors seeking reliable copper units without primary mining volatility.

Competitive Advantage Spotlight
Unlike conventional scrap, Organocopper Residue delivers verified composition, traceable sourcing, and immediate bulk availability—cutting procurement risk while reducing input costs by up to 30% versus virgin copper cathodes.

Description

1. Product Overview

Organocopper Residue is a high-value secondary copper-bearing material derived from controlled industrial hydrometallurgical and organic solvent extraction processes. It serves as a cost-efficient feedstock for copper smelters, refiners, and chemical manufacturers seeking recoverable copper units for cathode production, alloying, and chemical synthesis. The core value proposition lies in its consistent copper content, reduced procurement cost versus primary concentrates, and immediate availability for blending or direct processing. In a market facing tighter primary supply and ESG pressure, Organocopper Residue offers a strategic circular-economy input that lowers carbon footprint while securing copper units at scale.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

  • Chemical Composition / Material Components: Copper complexed with organic extractants, predominantly copper oxide, copper sulfate, and trace organics from SX-EW circuits. Typical Cu content: 25–45% on dry basis.
  • Purity Level / Grade: Industrial recovery grade. Moisture: 8–15% as received. Impurities: Fe < 2.5%, SiO2 < 3.0%, Cl < 0.3%, Pb < 0.05%, As < 0.01%.
  • Physical Characteristics:
    • Form: Moist granular cake to fine powder
    • Color: Dark brown to black
    • Particle Size: 80% passing 2mm, fines <75μm: 30–50%
    • Bulk Density: 1.2–1.6 g/cm3
  • Packaging Options: 1 MT jumbo bags with inner PE liner, 20 MT breakbulk in lined containers, or bulk vessel shipment for >500 MT contracts.
  • Shelf Life: Stable under dry, covered storage. No material degradation for 12 months. Moisture content should be controlled to prevent caking.

3. Core Industrial Applications

  • Primary Industries: Non-ferrous metal smelting, copper refining, chemical manufacturing, catalyst production, and copper salt producers.
  • Specific Operational Use Cases: Used as a supplementary feed in copper anode furnaces, as raw material for copper sulfate and copper oxychloride production, and as a copper source in micronutrient and agrochemical formulations.
  • Performance vs Alternatives: Delivers higher effective copper recovery per dollar compared to low-grade ores and concentrates due to pre-concentration and reduced gangue. Lower energy intensity in smelting versus primary sulfide concentrates.
  • Efficiency, Durability, Cost Advantages: Reduces overall smelter flux consumption and slag volume. Enables refiners to optimize blending ratios and lower average feed cost. Consistent particle size ensures predictable leaching kinetics and furnace behavior, minimizing process variability.

4. Competitive Advantages

  • Quality Consistency: Every lot is assayed by ICP-OES and provided with a Certificate of Analysis. Strict batch traceability ensures Cu variance <±2% across shipments.
  • Supply Reliability: Backed by long-term offtake agreements from tier-1 SX-EW operations. 2,000 MT/month stable output with expandable capacity.
  • Logistics Capability: Experienced in global bulk and containerized shipping. FOB, CFR, and CIF terms available. Pre-cleared HS code and MSDS for streamlined customs.
  • Price Competitiveness: Priced at a defined discount to LME Grade A copper, adjusted for payable Cu content. Provides hedgeable, transparent pricing linked to metal content.
  • Sustainability / Environmental Benefits: Classified as a recycled/recovered material. Supports Scope 3 emissions reduction and circular economy reporting for buyers. No virgin mining impact.
  • Technical Support / Documentation: Full dossier including MSDS, TDS, assay certificates, radioactivity testing, and process compatibility guidance. Dedicated metallurgical support for furnace or leach circuit integration.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

Item

Detail

Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

BULK 20MT

Loading Capacity

20 MT per 20ft container, lined

Terms: 30% advance, 70% against shipping documents. Inspection by SGS/Bureau Veritas at loading port available.

Additional information

Price

per MT

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