Blackmass Analysis- a step towards a sustainable future

With the ever-increasing demands of raw materials and fuels for various industries, fresh resources are falling short for producing enough raw materials vis-à-vis the demand. To make the best of the limited available resources, industrial and e-waste are now recycled and reused, to create a circular economy. Black Mass is one of those reusable materials that can provide raw materials that can be reused by the industries for further production.

'Black mass' is the industry name for e-waste comprised f crushed and shredded EoL battery cells. It contains mixtures of valuable metals including; Lithium, Manganese, Cobalt and Nickel. This process is a part of urban mining where waste batteries are collected, sorted, discharged and shredded.?

These metals can be extracted from the black mass, and reused in new battery production, making the whole process economical and eco-friendly as it reduces the overall carbon footprint.

The composition of the black mass depends entirely on its source. The nature of the recycled mass produced from it is dependent on the method of its production and its function. thorough analysis of the constituents is necessary, for proper utilization of the mass. A correct assessment helps to decide its applicability.?

Detailed analysis of its components is necessary before their successful recycling can be undertaken. The percentage of reusable contents and hazardous parameters decide its future usage.?

Industries need competent testing and analysis laboratories for determination of the reusability of Black Mass. Mitra S.K. Laboratories perform accurate analysis of critical parameters of black mass, like Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Manganese and other elements, using modern scientific equipment. This helps to determine the value of the recycled black mass. Hazardous parameters like fluorides are also analyzed to ensure the safety of the material.

A regular black mass sample has about 16% cobalt, 7% nickel, 5% manganese, 3% lithium, 2% copper and 5% Aluminum. But the composition will vary widely depending on the source. Meticulous testing and inspection of Black Mass is particularly important for a successful and safe e-waste recycling industry and an important step in the mission to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a greener and healthier environment.