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FAQ's

Phoenix Group Metals isn't afraid to pull back the curtains. You got questions then we have answers.

Q&A

Who does Phoenix Group Metals buy Catalytic Converters from?

Phoenix Group Metals buys Catalytic Converters from licensed businesses in the automotive repair, recycling, and salvage industry. We also buy from muffler shops, mechanics and catalytic converter core companies.

Does Phoenix Group Metals buy Catalytic Converters from the public?

No, Phoenix Group Metals only buys from registered businesses.

Does Phoenix Group Metals buy used Catalytic Converters?

We purchase used Catalytic Converters to shred and recover the contained metals. We then sample the recovered material to calculate the contained oz and then refine those precious metals to be sold back into the market to further the urban mining initiative.

Does Phoenix Group Metals have a purchase minimum?

Regardless of the quantity of Catalytic Converters a licenced business may have we are happy to talk. Please contact a representative and we will discuss whatever options we have to fit your needs.

Does Phoenix Group Metals sell Catalytic Converters?

No. Phoenix Group Metals processes all the Catalytic Converters we purchase to recover the precious metals contained.

Does Phoenix Group Metals purchase Catalytic Converters onsite?

Yes. An appointment can be made with Phoenix Group Metals to have a Catalytic Converter expert buy your units onsite.

Will Phoenix Group Metals send someone out to my place of business to purchase Catalytic Converters?

Yes, an appointment can be made to have a representative come to your place of business to purchase your used Catalytic Converters.

Does Phoenix Group Metals purchase Catalytic Converters internationally?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals purchases whole Catalytic Converters and decaned automotive catalyst from business all around the world.

Does Phoenix Group Metals have a location near me?

Phoenix Group Metals uses a hub and spoke method to purchase Catalytic Converters from businesses all over North America.

Does Phoenix Group Metals recycle anything other than Catalytic Converters?

No. Phoenix Group Metals specializes in recycling all types of automotive and industrial Catalytic Converters and Catalyst.

Does Phoenix Group Metals buy industrial catalyst or industrial Catalytic Converters?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals does buy industrial catalyst and Catalytic Converters.

Does Phoenix Group Metals buy decaned catalyst from Catalytic Converter recyclers?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals will buy loose, decaned catalyst from recycled Catalytic Converters

What is Phoenix Group Metals paying for a Catalytic Converter?

Catalytic Converter pricing today depends on a number of factors. Phoenix Group Metals aims to pay the fair market value for each unit we buy. We use our proprietary catalytic converter identification program Kwik-Cat to do this as it set real time market based pricing to catalytic converters.

Does Phoenix Group Metals process their own Catalytic Converters?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals processes all Catalytic Converters and catalyst it buys in house.

Does Phoenix Group Metals have a Catalytic Converter Assay Lab?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals utilizes the most recent and advanced Catalytic Converter sampling and assaying technologies including ICP and XRF within its inhouse lab.

Does Phoenix Group Metals have a Catalytic Converter identification program?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals has it's own proprietary Catalytic Converter database Kwikcat.

What process does Phoenix Group Metals use to decan their Catalytic Converters?

Phoenix Group Metals uses a proprietary Catalytic Converter Shredder to liberate all catalyst from the unit.

What process does Phoenix Group Metals use to Assay Catalytic Converters?

Phoenix Group Metals uses instruments and processes like acid digestion, XRF, and ICP-OES to assay individual converters as well as whole lots of decaned catalyst.

How many years has Phoenix Group Metals been a processor of Catalytic Converters?

Phoenix Group Metals has been in the catalytic converter business for over 25 years.

Can Phoenix Group Metals help me identify individual converters?

Yes. Phoenix Group Metals has it's own proprietary Catalytic Converter database Kwikcat. which can be used to identify individual converters. 

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