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Dental Scrap Calculator

Estimate the value of dental scrap based on blended index (lbma gold + palladium + platinum) × alloy purity × dental premium.

Dental Scrap (Gold Crowns/Bridges)

Dental Restorations

Estimated Value

$56.72

Per g • Based on Live Market Rates

Gross Metal Value

$55.52

Processing Fees

-$1.5

Volume Bonus

+5%

Gold

$2,350

/oz

Silver

$28

/oz

Platinum

$980

/oz

Palladium

$1,050

/oz

Rhodium

$4,800

/oz

Material Composition

gold Content68 %

silver Content8 %

platinum Content2 %

palladium Content12 %

rhodium Content1.5 %

Hazardous Material

Must be disinfected before processing (potentially infectious material), Separate from amalgam waste (mercury - hazmat), Extracted teeth may require special handling

Processing & Logistics

Recovery Rate95%

Refining Fee$1.5/g

Volume Bonus+5%

Logistics & Compliance

Environmental

Transport

Sorting

Precious Metal Grade Reference

Grade Category	Typical Content	Key Metals	Est. Recovery
Catalytic Converter (Gasoline) Automotive Emissions Control	Pt: 1500 ppm Pd: 2500 ppm Rh: 1000 ppm	Palladium is primary value driver in gasoline converters. Rhodium adds significant premium.	92%
Catalytic Converter (Diesel) Automotive Emissions Control	Pt: 3500 ppm Pd: 1200 ppm Rh: 800 ppm	Diesel converters command premium due to platinum content. Stricter EU standards increase PGM loading.	91%
Catalytic Converter (Hybrid/Luxury) Premium Emissions Control	Pt: 2800 ppm Pd: 3500 ppm Rh: 1800 ppm	Rhodium is primary value driver. Hybrids require higher PGM loading to meet strict standards. ~10x more valuable than commodity converters.	94%
Jewelry Scrap (9kt Gold) Gold Jewelry	Au: 37.5% Ag: 3.5% Pd: 0.1%	Most common jewelry purity in UK. Gold content: 37.5% = 9÷24 ratio.	88%
Jewelry Scrap (14kt Gold) Gold Jewelry	Au: 58.5% Ag: 5% Pd: 0.15%	Good balance of purity and durability. Popular in vintage jewelry.	90%
Jewelry Scrap (18kt Gold) Gold Jewelry	Au: 75% Ag: 6.5% Pd: 0.2%	Highest-quality jewelry purity. 75% pure = 18÷24 ratio. Premium European standard.	92%
Jewelry Scrap (22kt Gold) Gold Jewelry	Au: 91.6% Ag: 4% Pd: 0.1%	Nearly pure gold. Used for sovereign coins and premium jewelry. 91.6% pure = 22÷24 ratio.	94%
Silver Jewelry Scrap Silver Jewelry	Au: 0.5% Ag: 92.5% Pd: 0.2%	Sterling silver standard in UK/Europe. 92.5% pure silver = 925/1000.	89%
Dental Scrap (Gold Crowns/Bridges) Dental Restorations	Au: 68% Ag: 8% Pd: 12%	Contains gold + palladium + platinum + silver. Most valuable dental scrap. 60-75% gold typical in casting alloys.	95%
Dental Scrap (Palladium Crowns/PFM) Dental Restorations	Au: 8% Ag: 6% Pd: 55%	Modern alternative to gold. Palladium is primary value, plus platinum & silver.	93%
Platinum Scrap Precious Metal Bullion	Pd: 0.5%	Ultra-high purity. Used in jewelry, catalytic converters, industrial applications. LBMA certified.	99%
Palladium Scrap Precious Metal Bullion	Pd: 98.5%	High-purity palladium. Primary use: catalytic converters, jewelry. LBMA certified trading grade.	98%

About this Calculator

Market Basis

Blended Index (LBMA Gold + Palladium + Platinum) × Alloy Purity × Dental Premium

Typical Value

Varies by market conditions

Pricing Formula

(Gold % × Spot Au + Palladium % × Spot Pd + Platinum % × Spot Pt) - Refining/Sterilization Fee

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