About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Rare Metal Extraction & Processing
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| Presentation Title |
A Novel Process for Rhenium Recovery from Superalloy Material |
| Author(s) |
Morgan M. Simco, Robert W. Hyers |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Morgan M. Simco |
| Abstract Scope |
Third-generation nickel-based superalloys contain considerable amounts of rhenium, a rare and high-value element. Due to the high rhenium concentration, superalloy scrap is a rich source of rhenium compared to mined ores, making it attractive for recovery. Various routes have been attempted for rhenium recovery from superalloy scrap; however, many routes lack industrial implementation. In this talk, a novel process for rhenium recovery from contaminated superalloy material will be presented. The novel recovery process uses a high temperature step to recover a clean nickel-cobalt-rhenium alloy that could be reintroduced into the material processing stream. Preliminary results on laboratory scale testing will also be presented. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Recycling and Secondary Recovery, Pyrometallurgy, Extraction and Processing |