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Specialist alloy
Sell cobalt and cobalt-alloy scrap
We assess cobalt-containing metal and alloy lots where sufficient information on origin, composition and condition is available. Send photos, markings, weight and location so we can advise what additional information is needed.
Maastricht region · Benelux & international
Lot forms
Which cobalt-bearing materials may be relevant?
Cobalt can occur as a metal but also as an important part of wear- or heat-resistant alloys. Describe the component, tool or residual material as accurately as possible when submitting a lot.
- Cobalt-alloy components
- Tooling and wear parts
- Process and machine components
- Production residues
- Sorted specialist lots
Material & application
Cobalt content alone does not define the alloy
A cobalt-bearing material may also contain nickel, chromium, tungsten and other elements. The complete composition determines how it should be classified technically and commercially.
For wear parts, tooling or process components, original application, trade name, markings or a material certificate can provide essential context.
Identification
Identifying cobalt alloys by their overall composition
Cobalt may occur with nickel, chromium, tungsten and other elements in alloys, so visual identification alone is insufficient. Origin, markings, certificates and indicative XRF help classification.
Indicative XRF analysis can show relevant elements in many alloys. This helps prevent a high-performance alloy from being sorted only on the basis of one known element.
XRF as support for material identification
A handheld XRF analyser can provide an indicative elemental composition for many metals and alloys. This supports sorting and commercial assessment; where certified laboratory analysis is required, we discuss this in advance.
More about metal identification and XRF →Offer material
How to offer cobalt or cobalt-alloy material
Include weight and location
Estimated weight and postcode help assess logistics.
Add material information
Certificates, grade, origin and part numbers when available.
We assess the next step
We advise what information, analysis or logistics are required.
Valuation
What determines the value of cobalt-bearing alloys?
Complete alloy composition matters more than the presence of cobalt alone. We therefore assess the lot as a complete material stream.
Full alloy composition
Cobalt combined with nickel, chromium, tungsten or other elements can create very different grades.
Cobalt content
Cobalt proportion may be relevant but cannot be considered separately from the rest of the alloy.
Origin & application
Known wear parts, tooling or process components provide useful context.
Sorting
Separated grades are easier to assess than mixed specialist alloys.
Condition
Coatings, deposits and attached foreign metals affect processing.
Volume & market
Lot size and current demand for the specific alloy contribute to valuation.
Practical questions
Questions about cobalt and cobalt alloys
Is every cobalt-bearing material valued as cobalt scrap?
No. Full composition and material form determine classification; cobalt presence alone is insufficient.
Can wear-resistant tools be submitted?
Yes. Send clear photos, markings and application information so the likely alloy family can be assessed.
Can XRF detect cobalt?
For many metals, handheld XRF can provide an indicative view of present elements. Suitability depends on material and measurement conditions.
Should different cobalt alloys be kept separate?
If grades are reliably known, yes. Separation allows more accurate assessment.
Related materials
Other specialist metals
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Offer cobalt-bearing material
Send photos of the material and markings, weight, application and location. Include certificates or previous analysis data where available.