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New Technique for Recycling PCBs

Posted by samzenpus on from the use-and-use-again dept.

MattSparkes writes "PCBs from discarded computers, cellphones and other devices could be recycled less harmfully using a technique developed by researchers in China. Unlike current methods, it can be used to reclaim metals such as copper without releasing toxic fumes into the air. Only a small numbers of PCBs are currently recycled."

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  1. Re:Bulding materials? by ajs318 · · Score: 4, Informative

    The plastic used for most PCB's is polyvinyl chloride
    No it isn't. PCBs are made either from glass fibre (FR4) or resin-bonded fabric (CEM1). PVC would soften too much at soldering temperatures.
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