{"id":227,"date":"2019-05-28T16:29:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T16:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/?p=227"},"modified":"2019-05-28T16:29:13","modified_gmt":"2019-05-28T16:29:13","slug":"three-common-categories-of-metal-sensing-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/three-common-categories-of-metal-sensing-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Common Categories of Metal Sensing Processes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are three common categories of metal sensing processes,\nall of which effectively improve metal recovery rates. Continue reading to\nlearn more about metal sensing processes, including where to get the highest profit\nfor your scrap metal findings.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Scrap-Metal-Recycling-Company-Indianapolis-IN-e1559060846143-1024x486.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Scrap Metal Buyers 1-888-586-5322\" class=\"wp-image-228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Scrap-Metal-Recycling-Company-Indianapolis-IN-e1559060846143-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Scrap-Metal-Recycling-Company-Indianapolis-IN-e1559060846143-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Scrap-Metal-Recycling-Company-Indianapolis-IN-e1559060846143-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Scrap-Metal-Recycling-Company-Indianapolis-IN-e1559060846143.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Scrap Metal Buyers 1-888-586-5322<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal sensing is used to identify and sort ferrous and\nnon-ferrous metal among recycled scrap. Various process are used to perform\nthis job, from crane-operated magnets and Eddy Current Separation, to highly-advanced\nsensors, infrared scans, and more. But when it comes to more challenging metals\nto sense and collect, such as gold, copper, palladium, platinum, and other\nvaluable metals like lead and silver, more advanced and sophisticated technological\nmethods are needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In large-scale metal recycling and reprocessing operations, the three primary process types for metal sensing precious and highly-valuable metals include <em>hydrometallurgy<\/em>, <em>biotechnology<\/em>, and <em>pyrometallurgy<\/em>. Here is a brief description of each metal sensing process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">? HYDROMETALLURGY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrometallurgy is mostly applied in the field of extractive\nmetallurgy, which involves using aqueous (a solution in which the solvent is\nwater) chemistry in order to recover metals from their ores, as well as,\nconcentrates and residual materials. This process of metal sensing is further\nbroken down into three categories, which include <em>Leaching<\/em>, <em>Solution Concentration\nand Purification<\/em>, and <em>Metal or<\/em> <em>Metal Compound Recovery<\/em>. In fact, a\nmetal chemical processing technique that compliments hydrometallurgy is pyrometallurgy,\nwhich you will learn more about below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">? PYROMETALLURGY <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Also in the field of extractive metallurgy, pyrometallurgy\nis a metal sensing process that uses high heat to extract and purify metals. Applying\nextreme temperatures to metallurgical ores and concentrates promotes physical\nand chemical changes, which allows us to recover the valuable metals. This\nprocess of metal sensing can be grouped in one or more of the following categories:\ncalcining, roasting, smelting, and refining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">? BIOTECHNOLOGY<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Often referred to as bio-mining\u201d, this process of metal\nsensing uses prokaryotes or fungi to extract valuable metals from ores. Why\ndoes this organic approach work? Because prokaryotes and fungi secrete organic\ncompounds that bond ions and molecules to metal ions. Also because microorganisms\nuse metals in the cell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These processes allow such companies to retrieve and reuse\nhigher quantities of metal in the scrap recycling industry, thus supporting the\npreservation of our planet\u2019s natural resources, and reducing the need to mine\nfor new ores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sell Scrap Metal for a High Profit in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Garden City Iron &amp; Metal at 1-888-586-5322<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recycle scrap metal (opens in a new tab)\">recycle scrap metal<\/a> and junk metal commodities in Central and Southern Indiana. We pay cash on the spot for all junk appliances and electronics, including your old HVAC equipment! With our innovative, state-certified electronic scales, and our extensive, hands-on knowledge of the current metals market, we are able to deliver the best price for your scrap metal and metal waste!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"764\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Garden-City-Iron-and-Metal-e1557933560389.jpg\" alt=\"Garden City Iron and Metal 1-888-586-5322\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Garden-City-Iron-and-Metal-e1557933560389.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.gardencityironandmetal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Garden-City-Iron-and-Metal-e1557933560389-300x119.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><figcaption>Garden City Iron and Metal 1-888-586-5322<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are three common categories of metal sensing processes, all of which effectively improve metal recovery rates. 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