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Martijn said:
I really think you have an exotic specific alloy that could be worth quite a bit, which you will know as soon as you analyze it with an XRF.
I don't think there is any gold in it.
Make sure the dataset is big enough to check for all metals.
This recycle center sorts material on sight and maybe magnetism only? They're very likely losing money if they recycle professional equipment where very uncommon and expensive alloys are used.
There are a bunch of different types of stainless steel, aluminum, bronze and brass, etc.

I do not know if any radioactivity the material has been exposed to in the past interferes with the xrf reading.
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I work with a guy in weekends hospitals pay him to remove x ray equipment that how I got them..from 2015 and newer are made from that material all other old one are mad cast aluminum
 
Always tricky with mixed "don't-really-know-what-it-is" stuff and especially with x-ray equipment manufactured over 20 years ago. If I remember correctly, it was around the time when many clinics replaced their old devices in favor of more efficient technology and with significantly less harmful radiation. I also think there might be a lot of nice stuff in what you have. Man, if I were you in this case, unless you have a geiger counter handy, or have been assured that the stuff is harmless, I'd lock it in a lead casket until I know and stop pouring acids on it immediately them and stop handling them immediately. Until you know.. in a good way. THEN, with all the facts clear, I would start planning the procedure here on the forum before starting again :) But that's just how I would do it in your situation... again, in all good sense 🙂 /Dennis
 
This is interesting.

Rhodium Spectrum​

Rhodium has an atomic number (Z) of 45 compared to a Z of 42 for molybdenum. Therefore the characteristic x-radiation produced with a rhodium anode will have energies that are slightly higher than produced with molybdenum and are more penetrating. This is of value for imaging dense breast.
Anodes that have dual surface areas, molybdenum and rhodium, make it possible for the operator to select a spectrum that is more optimized for different breast sizes and densities.​
 
This is from the first link.
"The cover is lined with lead to reduce radiation leakage, except for the X-ray port, which is made of plastic or beryllium"

That's not anything to be messing around with. Unless you know exactly what you are doing and dealing with.
I have a set of vintage Beryllium golf clubs. Was going to polish them up,as they shine like gold when new.
Found out that stuff is nasty and toxic to inhale the dust.
 
if slightly older models used aluminum for that same function, I really do not think precious metals were needed in the next model.
It will be a special alloy for sure.

When we get rock pictures, we say assay, with clean metals, I say get an XRF report.

the manufacturer may have more info about the makeup of this device and possibly a demolition manual for hazardous materials.
And if these device are radio active, you, your certified? guy and the hospitals have some international nuclear laws to abide.

How did you get that piece melted? The melt temperature can give away clues, it does look like molten aluminum. Was it sand cast or poured in something to make that shape?
 
This is what a Google search said:

  • Radiation - An X-ray machine must be plugged into an electrical source in order to produce radiation. Once you unplug an X-ray machine, there's no residual radiation.

  • Cobalt 60 - Cobalt 60 is a radioisotope used in radiography and medical applications. Cobalt 60 rods must be professionally removed. Once that's done, many parts of the machine can be recycled.

  • PCBs - X-ray machines made before July 1979 may contain a toxic substance called polychlorinated biphenyls or PCBs, in the transformer oil. If your machine has PCBs in it, you will need to contact a waste removal specialist to handle removal of this substance. (It's also your responsibility to test the machine for PCBs before you transfer ownership.)

  • Hazardous Metals - Older equipment may contain hazardous metals. Before taking a machine out of service you need to be aware of what's in the machine and what needs to be done to dispose of it properly. How you go about this could either save or cost you a lot of money.
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Juan-Avalos: Note the line marked in underlined read in my last quote, it may have profound significance.
 
Juan Avalos said:
It's from a x-ray tube housing.i work in a recycle center so it's not brass or bronze
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If you do not already have access to an xrf analyzer or a radiation meter at your work. This is how I usually do it:
The technical administration in the municipality/equivalent, or a private company where you live should be kind enough to lend you their geiger meter if you bring a bag of jam donuts with you and ask them nicely, I think ;).
The same thing with their expensive XRF device, where they get a roll cake with spray cream in exchange for me, while they (the staff) munch on it, get to use their XRF device on site.
EVERYTHING (almost) can be solved with the right attitude and treatment hehe.. 😇
The show must go on.
/Dennis
 
Thank you to everyone how help me very much appreciated.Now I need to find where I can sell Tungsten - Rhenium
 
Yggdrasil said:
This is what a Google search said:


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Remember the accident in Brazil!!!
Goiânia accident - Wikipedia

Be extremly prepared, sure you have the knowledge and a geiger instrument before scrap these types of machines. Perhaps IAEA made some instructions after this what they called: One of the worlds worst radiological accidents.
 

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