Tag Archives: platinum refining
Do you refine platinum from pacemakers? – From John in St. Louis, MO
Written on January 27, 2015 at 3:06 pm, by Arch Enterprises
Q: Do you refine platinum from pacemakers? – From John in St. Louis, MO
Medical Device Recycling
A: Hi John!
Unfortunately, pacemakers do not have enough platinum to be cost effective to process and offer a return payment. Medical devices such as EP catheter tips and defibrillator pads contain higher amounts of platinum and are more ideal for refining.
If you have either of these items you can send the pacemakers along with these items. Or if you would like to dispose of the pacemakers in an environmentally secure manner, we can assist you, however, there would …
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5 Steps to Recycle Platinum from EP Catheter Tips
Written on January 6, 2015 at 9:40 am, by Arch Enterprises
QUESTION: Do you work with hospitals for refining EP Catheter Tips?
EP Catheter Recycling
ANSWER: Thank you for your inquiry. YES! We do work with hospitals and medical offices on a regular basis to refine platinum from medical devices such as EP Catheter Tips. We would be happy to quote you on the processing and recycling of your EP Tips. Our EP Recycling Program leaves zero margins for diminishing returns. When your material is sent to us, you will know the exact precious metal contents within each tip. In order to give you the most accurate estimate, we would need …
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Precious Metal Value of a Platinum Ring
Written on June 12, 2013 at 1:24 pm, by Arch Enterprises
I want to sell my platinum ring – it says 950 on the inside. It weighs about 1 – 1.5 ounces. How do I quickly proceed? How long does it take? Thanks. From Andrew in North Bend, Washington.
Hi Andrew,
This sounds too heavy for a ring, but the mark you are referring to indicates the purity of your platinum ring. The “950” marking means that your ring is made of 95% pure platinum and is alloyed with 5% of some other metal. As a precious metal refiner we only take into account the weight, purity and …
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Sell – Refine Platinum Wire
Written on March 27, 2012 at 10:56 am, by Arch Enterprises
I believe I have several ounces of platinum wire (my father had been holding onto it for quite some time). Thanks! From Chelsea in Austin, Texas
Sell and Refine Platinum Mesh | Precious Metal Refining Blog
Written on April 18, 2011 at 10:45 am, by Arch Enterprises
Robert from Alma, Michigan has platinum mesh used in testing / measurement equipment and wants to know about the return and platinum refining process from Arch Enterprises.
