pyrometallurgy
noun
py·ro·met·al·lur·gy
ˌpī-rō-ˈme-tə-ˌlər-jē 
especially British -mə-ˈta-lə-
: chemical metallurgy depending on heat action (such as roasting and smelting)
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The more common is pyrometallurgy, in which recyclers first mechanically shred the cell and then burn it, leaving a charred mass of plastic, metals, and glues.
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Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021
While the ash will contain useful materials, pyrometallurgy can produce toxic fumes and limits the recovery of other valuable components.
—Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2022
To extract those needles, recyclers rely on two techniques, known as pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.
—Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021
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Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021
While the ash will contain useful materials, pyrometallurgy can produce toxic fumes and limits the recovery of other valuable components.
—Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica, 19 Apr. 2022
To extract those needles, recyclers rely on two techniques, known as pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy.
—Ian Morse, Science | AAAS, 20 May 2021
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“Pyrometallurgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyrometallurgy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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