#Industry ·2026-02-02
Today, with the rapid development of electronic technology, the number of discarded printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated circuits (ICs), as core components of electronic devices, is increasing year by year. These seemingly insignificant "electronic waste" actually contain huge resource value and environmental challenges. How to scientifically and efficiently recycle and process them has become a key link in promoting a circular economy. Why is it necessary to specifically recycle them? PCBs and ICs contain precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper, as well as harmful substances like lead and cadmium. If discarded indiscriminately, heavy metals may seep into soil and water sources, harming the ecological environment. However, if recycled properly, they can be "turned into treasure," reducing the pressure on mineral extraction. According to statistics, about 300 grams of gold can be extracted from 1 ton of waste mobile phone PCBs, far exceeding the gold content in gold ore! How does the recycling process work? Professional recycling requires multiple precision steps: 1. Disassembly and classification: Manually or mechanically separate electronic components and preliminarily sort them by material (metal, plastic, glass); 2. Crushing and sorting: Use technologies such as crushing, magnetic separation, and eddy current sorting to separate metals from non-metals; 3. Metallurgical purification: Extract precious metals using high-temperature smelting and chemical leaching, with purity reaching over 99%; 4. Harmless treatment: Solidify or degrade residual waste to ensure zero pollution emissions of harmful substances. Future trends and citizen responsibilities With the promotion of the concept of "green design," degradable PCB materials and modular ICs are gradually being implemented. As consumers, actively participating in the classification of electronic waste and choosing formal recycling channels is the most direct support for sustainable development. Every proper handling is a contribution to reducing the burden on the Earth and storing energy for the future. —— A small step in recycling, a big step in environmental protection. Let the "core" of technology be continuously reborn in the cycle!
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