Precious Metals: What to Look for When You’re Cleaning Out a Medical Facility
Whether you’re clearing out or cleaning up a hospital, a nursing home, a testing lab or a medical facility of a different kind, you have good opportunities to cash in on precious metals.
Medical facilities are home to many kinds of supplies and equipment that contain gold, silver, platinum and even cadmium.
Here’s a checklist of items to look for.
In X-Ray and Imaging Facilities
Old computers and electronic equipment
X-ray developing chemicals
Old x-ray machines, MRI machines and other scanning devices
In Medical Testing Labs
Old computers and electronic equipment
Platinum crucibles, vessel stands, forceps and other equipment
Thermocouple wires used in testing equipment
In Patient Testing Areas
Old pacemakers, defibrillators and other implantable devices
In Waiting Rooms and Public Locations
Wall-mounted defibrillators and other emergency equipment
Old computers, document scanners and other electronic equipment
Old flat screen TVs
Phone equipment
Scanners, fingerprint readers and other patient processing equipment
In Building Systems
Old computers and electronic equipment
Thermocouples used in central air conditioning and heating systems
Lighting, security cameras, and other safety and security equipment
In Pharmacies and Supply Storage Areas
Medicines that contain silver, platinum and other precious metals
Silver-infused bandages and first-aid supplies
For Your Financial Health, Contact Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners
No matter what kind of medical facility you are dealing with, we are here to help you understand what you should be looking for, what it is worth, and more. Why not call our precious metal experts at 800-426-2344 to learn how to reclaim the value of what you have found?
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