Material & grade
The exact metal or alloy determines which processing and sales routes are possible.
Exotic & specialist metals
Sell exotic and specialist metals
Do you have tantalum, molybdenum, niobium, hafnium, zirconium, rhenium or another high-value metal stream? M. Vangelen Recycling buys and assesses specialist metal lots from the Benelux; international enquiries are also welcome. Send photos, an estimated weight and any available material information for an initial assessment.
Maastricht region · Benelux & international
Specialist material streams
Not every unusual metal should be handled the same way.
With exotic and high-value metals, incorrect classification can directly affect commercial value. We therefore look beyond appearance or weight and consider origin, material form, markings, certificates and, where appropriate, material analysis.
A lot does not need to be fully identified before you contact us. Clear photos, an estimated weight and any available material information are usually enough to determine the sensible next step.
- Pure metals and technical semi-finished products
- Production scrap, offcuts and components
- Traceable alloys and high-value technical lots
- Unknown lots that first require identification
Material overview
Exotic and specialist metals by family
Choose the material that best matches your lot. Each detail page covers relevant forms, identification, value factors and how to offer the material.
Refractory & technical metals
Sell tantalumSell molybdenumSell niobiumSell hafniumSell zirconiumSell vanadiumSell titaniumSell rhenium
Cobalt & beryllium-bearing materials
Platinum-group metals
Other specialist families
Tungsten/carbide and nickel-based superalloys have their own main route because material forms, identification and commercial sorting differ.
Sell tungsten & carbide → · Sell nickel alloys & superalloys →
Identification
Identify first, value second.
For traceable lots, grade, certificates and clear material markings can already provide substantial information. For unknown alloys, handheld XRF can give a rapid first indication of many relevant alloying elements.
XRF is not universal: light elements such as beryllium are not measured directly by common handheld XRF instruments, while coatings, contamination or a small measurement area can affect interpretation. If additional analysis is needed, that should be clear before final classification.
XRF
For alloys, we mainly use XRF as a rapid indication of the elements present. The result is always interpreted together with the lot form, markings and origin.
More about metal identification and XRF →Valuation
What determines the value of a specialist lot?
Purity & separation
Contamination, coatings and mixing with other materials can affect value.
Form & quantity
Sheet, wire, bar, components, turnings or powder do not always require the same assessment.
Origin & documentation
Certificates, batch information and known origin can make identification easier.
Analysis requirement
Unknown or composite lots may require additional verification.
Market & logistics
Current demand, quantity, location and required logistics all contribute to the final agreement.
Offer a lot
From photos to a clear next step.
Send information
Photos, estimated weight, dimensions and any markings or certificates.
Initial assessment
We determine whether the information is sufficient or additional identification is required.
Price & agreement
After assessment, we discuss the commercial options and practical handling.
Delivery or collection
Depending on the lot, location and volume, we arrange delivery or transport.
Do you have a specialist lot?
Have the material assessed properly first.
Send clear photos, an estimated weight and all available material information. Even if the exact alloy is still unknown, we can indicate the most sensible next step.