Spent Co-Mo Catalyst

Description

1. Product Overview

Spent Co-Mo Catalyst is a high-value secondary raw material recovered from hydrotreating and hydrodesulfurization units in petroleum refineries. Its primary industrial use is as a feedstock for reclamation of cobalt and molybdenum metals, which are critical for catalyst manufacturing, alloy production, and chemical synthesis. The key value proposition lies in delivering substantial cost savings versus virgin metal sourcing while supporting circular economy objectives through resource recovery. It is strategically important in the market due to tightening global regulations on hazardous waste, rising demand for Co and Mo in clean fuel production, and supply chain diversification away from primary mining.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition / Material Components:
  • Cobalt (Co): 1.5% – 4.5% typical
  • Molybdenum (Mo): 6.0% – 12.0% typical
  • Aluminum Oxide (Al₂O₃) Carrier: 65% – 85% typical
  • Nickel (Ni): 0% – 3.0% if NiMo type
  • Phosphorus (P), Sulfur (S), Carbon (C): Residual levels from process
• Purity Level or Grade: Industrial Grade, Spent. Metal content verified by ICP-OES/XRF assay. Oil content <1.0% after de-oiling.
• Physical Characteristics:
  • Form: Extrudates, pellets, or spheres, 1.3mm – 3.5mm diameter
  • Color: Dark grey to black
  • Bulk Density: 0.55 – 0.75 g/cm³
  • Moisture: <3.0% as received
• Packaging Options: 1MT jumbo bags with inner PE liner on pallets, 20MT bulk in lined 20ft containers, or as per buyer requirement
• Shelf Life: Indefinite when stored dry in sealed packaging. Non-perishable inorganic material.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary Industries: Metal reclamation and recycling, specialty chemicals, catalyst manufacturing, ferroalloy production, steel and superalloy producers
• Specific Operational Use Cases:
  • Direct feed for hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical recovery of Co and Mo salts/oxides
  • Raw material for production of fresh hydroprocessing catalysts
  • Alloying element source for high-performance steels and aerospace alloys
  • Feedstock for molybdenum chemical derivatives used in lubricants and pigments
• Why This Product Performs Better Than Alternatives: Compared to virgin ore concentrates, spent catalyst offers lower acquisition cost per unit of contained metal and pre-processed, uniform morphology that reduces crushing/milling requirements. Versus other secondary sources, Co-Mo catalyst provides predictable Co:Mo ratios and traceable refinery origin.
• Efficiency, Durability, or Cost Advantages: Enables 30-50% cost reduction on metal units versus primary sources. Reduces hazardous waste disposal liabilities for refineries. Shortens metal recovery process time due to high surface area and known composition.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Every lot pre-sampled and assayed with Certificate of Analysis. Traceable to source refinery with process history available.
• Supply Reliability: Established collection agreements with multiple Tier-1 refineries ensure monthly availability. Inventory held for spot allocation.
• Logistics Capability: Experienced in Basel Convention and IMDG compliance. Global shipping from major ports with hazardous material documentation provided. Dedicated export team.
• Price Competitiveness: Priced on contained metal basis with LME/MB discounts. Flexible pricing models: fixed, floating, or tolling available.
• Sustainability or Environmental Benefits: Classified as hazardous waste diversion. Supports Scope 3 emissions reduction for buyers. Full chain-of-custody and ESG reporting supplied.
• Technical Support or Documentation Availability: Full SDS, TDS, assay reports, UN packaging certificates, and end-use documentation. Technical team available for recovery process optimization.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
• Loading Capacity (MT per container): 20MT per 20ft container