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SPECIAL
METALS
RECYCLING

At Phoenix Recycling, we specialise in recovering valuable metals from advanced industrial and engineering applications, from tungsten drill bits to aerospace-grade titanium. These materials are too rare, too tough, and too important to toss in the bin. Recycle your special metals with us and keep critical resources in the loop.

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TYPES OF

SPECIAL METALS
WE ACCEPT

We recycle a wide range of speciality and exotic alloys used across high-performance industries. These metals are typically found in engineering, aerospace, electronics, medical, and energy sectors. Here’s what we’re looking for:

HIGH PERFORMANCE
ALLOYS

These super-tough metals are built to handle heat, pressure, and corrosion, and they’re too valuable to throw away. Used in jet engines, turbines, and industrial systems, high-performance alloys include:

Nickel & Nickel-Based Alloys

These are found in high-temperature components like turbine blades and heat exchangers.

Cobalt & Cobalt Alloys

Used in gas turbines, engine parts, and cutting tools due to their strength and heat resistance.

SUPER Alloys

These can be nickel, cobalt, or titanium-based and are used in aerospace, energy, and defence industries.

Molybdenum & Molybdenum Bearing Alloys

Common in electronics and as an additive in stainless and high-strength steels.

Niobium

Often added to improve strength in superalloys and steels.

Zirconium

Used in nuclear reactors and aerospace due to its corrosion resistance.

WHY RECYCLE?

These alloys are resource-intensive to produce and rely on finite elements. Recycling helps reduce mining, preserve critical materials, and keep industrial systems circular.

TITANIUM &
SPECIALTY ALLOYS

Titanium is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and incredibly strong, making it ideal for everything from surgical tools to aircraft parts.

Pure Titanium

Found in aerospace, marine, and medical applications.

Titanium Alloys

Common in jet engines, automotive, and chemical processing.

Nitinol (Nickel-Titanium Alloy)

Known for its “shape memory,” it’s used in stents, surgical tools, sensors, and actuators.

WHY RECYCLE?

Titanium production is energy-intensive. Recycling not only conserves natural resources but also supports critical sectors like healthcare and aviation.

ELECTRONICS &
RARE METALS

These lesser-known metals are small but mighty, powering everything from your phone to advanced medical devices:

Tantalum

Essential for capacitors and high-end electronics.

Niobium

Often used in superconductors and speciality alloys.

Nitinol

Falls under this banner due to its common use in electronic actuators.

WHY RECYCLE?

These elements are hard to mine, expensive to replace, and often sourced in environmentally sensitive regions. Recycling helps reduce e-waste and protects access to critical tech metals.

TOOLING &
WEAR-RESISTANT METALS

These hard-wearing materials are built for tough jobs, but even when they wear out, they’ve still got value.

TUNGSTEN

Used in mining tools, CNC inserts, and industrial drills.

Tungsten Carbide

One of the hardest materials on Earth, found in cutting tools and machinery.

WHY RECYCLE?

Tungsten is highly valuable and 100% recyclable. Recovering it keeps costs down for tool users and reduces the need for environmentally damaging extraction.

WHY RECYCLE
SPECIAL METALS?

These exotic and performance metals don’t just carry high value; they also carry high responsibility. Here’s why recycling them makes sense:

Preserve rare resources:
Many of these metals are limited in supply and critical to future technologies.
Lower environmental impact:
Mining and processing exotic metals have a heavy ecological footprint. Recycling drastically reduces this.
Recover maximum value:
These aren’t your average metals. Their resale and reuse value is significant, so don’t leave money on the table.
Support circular innovation:
Recycled superalloys and special metals often go back into high-tech manufacturing, closing the loop on materials built for performance.

HOW PHOENIX RECYCLES
YOUR special METALs

1.<br>BRING IT IN

Got special metals sitting around? Whether it’s leftover parts from a project or industrial off-cuts, bring them into one of our locations.
2.<br>GET PAID

The best part? You get paid for your special metals! We offer great prices for your scrap metal, so you’ll leave with cash in your pocket while doing your bit for sustainability.
3.<br>WE'LL HANDLE THE REST

Once you’ve dropped off your metals, we take care of everything else for you. From sorting and processing to exporting, we ensure your scrap is turned into high-quality materials that are ready for new use.