Circular economy of high purity SiO2 resources

Technology
Novel patent pending process for recycling of used quartz crucibles, leading to high purity material concentrates of amorphous silica, cristobalite and silicon

Market
The high purity quartz market is of about 60 000 tons annually

Uniqueness
The technology is a physical benefication process, providing several advantages when it comes to product quality, raw material access and processing costs

Status

  • Patent pending
  • Seeking commercial partners for industrial pilot