If you're looking for a recovery service that is EPA licenses and follows HIPAA guidelines for silver recovery from x-ray film, Industrial Surplus Inc. can assist you nationwide. We will help you reclaim the value of used or outdated dental xray film or NDT film through xray recycling. We Follow EPA guidelines for safe extraction and disposal of materials and pay a competitive price for the metal we purchase.
You can send your outdated or expired xray films to a recovery company and receive cash back. A silver recycler will remove the silver from the xray film to a purity of 99.9%. You receive money for the amount of silver extracted from the film, and, the silver is then re-used for other applications.
Most xray recycling companies use a process called "washing." It involves placing the film in a cyanide bath to remove the silver coating from the film. The silver stays in the cyanide until the film becomes clear plastic. Later, the silver is removed from the cyanide bath and melted into bars. This silver recovery from x-ray film process differs from film shedding. The paper jackets are removed from the film so washing is thorough and destroyed to keep patient information safe.
Recovery companies will purchase the silver from your film by the ounce. How much you receive will depend on the quality of silver removed from the film and current market value. Scheduling xray film recycling in Cincinnati, OH is easy. Prepare your dental xray film and NDT film by placing them in a box and taping the box shut. Then, schedule a silver recycler to pick up your used products from your business.
Demand for silver is increasing as demand for recycling and reusing precious resources also increases. In 2007, 1,600 tons of silver was reclaimed from old and new xray films. Industrial Surplus Inc. is a small family owned business that recycles scrap metal and resells it nationwide. Like other recovery companies, we will help you liquidate your inventory through medical records and xray film recycling.
