Where Can I Sell Palladium?

Written By Barry Lenson

What are the best places to sell palladium and palladium scrap? We will explore that question a little later in today’s article. But before we do, let’s start by answering a few questions first. 

What is Palladium?

Palladium is a rare and lustrous silver-white metal that belongs to the platinum group of elements. It is a transition metal with the atomic number 46 and the symbol Pd on the periodic table.

It is a ductile and malleable metal with excellent resistance to corrosion and tarnishing. It has a high melting point of 2,831 degrees Fahrenheit (1,555 degrees Celsius) and is a good conductor of electricity and heat.

In nature, palladium is commonly found in ores containing platinum, nickel, and copper, and is usually obtained as a by-product of mining and refining these metals. It is also produced through nuclear reactions and in laboratory settings.

How Much Is Palladium Selling For?

The price of palladium varies depending on a range of factors, including supply and demand, economic conditions, and geopolitical events. As we write this article, palladium is selling on the London Fix for $1,403.00/Troy ounce.

Palladium is used in many different applications, including electronics, jewelry, dental work, chemical production, fuel cells, and catalytic converters. Its use in so many processes helps explain why it is in great demand and why its price is unlikely to fall. 

What Are the Best Places to Find Palladium Scrap?

Palladium scrap can be found in a variety of places, including:

  • Electronics: Palladium is used in a range of electronic components, such as capacitors, circuit boards, and connectors. Old electronic devices, such as computers, cell phones, and other electronic gadgets can be a good source of palladium scrap.

  • Industrial waste: Palladium can be found in some industrial waste streams, such as spent catalysts and filter cakes.

  • Jewelry: Palladium is also used in jewelry making, so scrap jewelry can be a source of palladium scrap.

  • Medical equipment: Some medical equipment, such as pacemakers and dental appliances, may contain palladium.

  • Mining and refining operations: Mining and refining operations can produce palladium-containing waste materials that may be of interest to scrap dealers or refiners.

When looking for palladium scrap, it's important to be aware of safety considerations, such as potential exposure to hazardous materials, and to comply with any applicable regulations and laws regarding the handling and disposal of scrap materials.

Where Can You Sell Palladium?

You can sell palladium to many different buyers, including:

  • Precious metal dealers: These companies specialize in buying and selling precious metals, including palladium. You can find them online or in your local area.

  • Jewelry stores: Some jewelry stores may be interested in buying palladium jewelry or other palladium items.

  • Refiners: Palladium refining companies may be interested in purchasing raw palladium materials or scrap containing palladium.

  • Online marketplaces: There are many online marketplaces where you can sell palladium, such as eBay, Amazon, or specialized precious metal selling websites.

Or You Can Call Specialty Metals Smelters and Refiners

We are here to test your palladium scrap, tell you how much palladium and other materials it contains, process it for you, and pay you top dollar based on current trading prices. Why not call our precious metal refiners at 800-426-2344 and let us help you get top dollar for your palladium?

Barry Lenson
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