Germanium recycling in the United States in 2000
Circular
1196-V
Supersedes OFR 2005-1274
By: John D. Jorgenson
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Abstract
This report describes the recycling flow of germanium in the United States in 2000, as well as other germanium material flow streams. Germanium was recycled mostly from new scrap that was generated during the manufacture of germanium-containing fiber optic cables and from new and old scrap products of germanium-containing infrared imaging devices. In 2000, about 11.5 metric tons of germanium was recycled, about 40 percent of which was derived from old scrap. The germanium recycling rate was estimated to be 50 percent, and germanium scrap recycling efficiency, 76 percent.
Suggested Citation
Jorgenson, J.D., 2006, Germanium recycling in the United States in 2000 (Version 1.0): U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1196, v, 10 p. [V1-V10], https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1196V.
ISSN: 2330-5703 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Germanium recycling in the United States in 2000 |
| Series title | Circular |
| Series number | 1196 |
| Chapter | V |
| DOI | 10.3133/cir1196V |
| Edition | Version 1.0 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | v, 10 p. [V1-V10] |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Larger Work Title | Flow Studies for Recycling Metal Commodities in the United States |
| Time Range Start | 2000-01-01 |
| Time Range End | 2000-12-31 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |