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Heraeus Precious Metal Refining


If you want the best return on your scrap metal, go to a direct refiner – go to Heraeus.

We heat, melt, separate, then analyze your precious metals in one location to give you the highest return possible.

We eliminate the middle man, surprise fees and minimum lot charges to bring you the highest return.

Get the most from your scrap by going direct to Heraeus – the world’s largest private refiner.

Heraeus Precious Metal Refining is one of the leading dental alloy refiners in North America with over 50 years experience. We provide the most accurate, efficient assays in the business. Countless laboratories and dental offices have trusted Heraeus to provide exceptional service and unsurpassed integrity.
Heraeus Precious Metal Refining guarantees fair market value for your precious metals (gold, platinum, palladium and silver). Settlement is based on the London PM prices on the day of assay valuation. You can be paid in gold investment coins, with a check, and/or electronic transfer. This is the most cost-effective way to recycle your investment in precious metal alloy.

Why should you cash in your scrap on a regular basis?

Accountability - Scrap is unaccountable. Regular, frequent shipments allow you to keep track of your assets.
Liquidity - Precious scrap is not liquid until you cash it in. Raw scrap collects dust, not interest.
Security - Scrap stashes are not insured. Insurance companies will not reimburse in the event of fire or theft.
Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD

"Asset Management for the Dental Practice: Understanding the Value of Precious Metal and Your Scrap,"presented by Gerard Kugel, DMD, MS, PhD
This webinar focuses on the array of precious metals used in dental restorations and discusses the American Dental Association Noble Metal Classification System. How and why these metals should be recycled, and best practices for managing and refining precious metal scrap are also examined. Dr. Kugel is the Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Click here to access this archived webinar. Presented in cooperation with CDE World.

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Click here to read an article from LMT Magazine: "9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Scrap."

You can find additional Precious Metals Refining resources and information on the "Literature" page.