ELECTRIC ARC FURNACE DUST
Zinc Oxide
World zinc production exceeds one million tonnes per annum. Whereas 40% of ZnO is used in rubber industry, higher purity product is preferred by pharma industries Continue Reading
Hematite
With few exceptions, the economic uses of hematite revolve around its iron-rich composition and characteristic red color. In North America, over 90% of iron comes from Continue Reading
Metals
In continuous supply from stable jurisdictions, EAFD is very rich in metals with grades far superior than mineable ore deposits. This presents a unique opportunity Continue Reading
Environment
EAFD is a substance classified as hazardous waste material and therefore subject to rigorous handling requirements and certification procedures. Steel companies generally have Continue Reading
About
The ZnCore Advantage
Hydromet Regenerative Technology engineered to operate at temperatures lower than 200C resulting in critical energy savings and cost efficiency.
High Purity 99.9+ Oxides and Metals
Ultra pure Zinc Oxide, Copper, Silver, Nickel, Cadmium, Calcium and high purity hematite that can be sold as finished products directly to the market.
Complete recovery of secondary elements
Significant increase in the economics of commercial production, efficiency in residence times equating to greater productivity.
Simplicity of process design and engineering
ZnCore plants produce no toxic effluents, no tailings, no toxic emissions (no smoke stacks), effectively the EAFD is recycled into commodities and usable materials.
Facts and Figures about EAFD
EAFD (Electric Arc Furnace Dust) emanates from every Electric Arc Furnace as a waste-stream of the steelmaking process. Close to 60% of the steel produced in North America utilizes electric arc furnaces, with substantial numbers in Europe and elsewhere. North America produces 30 million tonnes of EAF steel. More than 400 million tonnes is produced worldwide.
8
billion tons EAFD waste generated worldwide per annum.
10
The number of valued recoverable metals and minerals in EAFD.
400
tonnes per day capacity of a ZnCore EAFD refinery treatment plant.
600
USD recoverable value per tonne of EAFD waste.
EAFD Coalition
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