Spent Catalyst Recycling and Catalyst Recovery Processes

Petroleum refining and petrochemical processes rely on catalysts containing precious metals such as platinum, palladium, ruthenium, and rhodium. These precious metal-bearing catalysts speed up chemical reactions and are also used in automotive catalytic converters to help reduce pollution. Due to their value, recovering and recycling these platinum group metals (PGMs) is critical.

EDXRF is a non-destructive technique that provides quick, cost-effective determination of PGMs for spent catalysts recycling and catalyst recovery processes. We offer at-line and on-line instruments so you can recover maximum value from your catalysts.

NEX DE and NEX OL with elements of interest,

Why choose EDXRF for screening and monitoring precious metal catalysts?

Benchtop solutions

Our benchtop EDXRF elemental analyzers provide quick PGM analysis. They are easy to use, require minimal sample preparation, and offer a low cost of ownership.

  • Non-destructive multi-element analysis
  • Analyze sodium to uranium
  • Exceptionally low detection limits
  • Powerful and easy-to-use Matching Library software
  • Affordable with an unmatched price-to-performance ratio
  • User-installed and minimal routine maintenance
Rigaku NEX CG II and NEX DE, benchtop EDXRF elemental analyzers.

Process control solutions

For on-line analysis needs, we offer NEX OL to monitor cobalt, manganese, and bromine catalysts in PTA and catalysts in liquid streams.

  • Real-time process control
  • Measure aluminum to uranium
  • From ppm levels to weight percent (wt%)
  • Industrial touchscreen user interface
Rigaku NEX OL, on-line EDXRF elemental analyzer for liquid streams.

Solutions for spent catalyst recycling and catalyst recovery processes

For enhanced elemental analysis NEX CG II Series

Recommended when you need expanded analytical and performance capabilities.

A Rigaku NEX CG II Series benchtop EDXRF elemental analyzer with a desktop computer.

For at-line analysis NEX DE

Recommended when you need quick, reliable determination of platinum group metals.

Rigaku NEX DE benchtop EDXRF elemental analyzer with a desktop computer.

For on-line analysis NEX OL

Recommended for real-time screening and monitoring of catalysts in liquid streams.

Rigaku NEX OL, on-line EDXRF elemental analyzer for liquid streams.

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