Abstract
Abstract. In the work, it was studied how the composition of the binder affects the characteristics of briquettes from ball bearing waste, steel. The goal is to find an efficient way of recycling metal waste, in order to reduce the damage to nature and better use resources. The briquettes were pressed in the laboratory, choosing optimal conditions. The influence of different binders on the strength of briquettes, important for metal melting and recovery was investigated. It was found that the binder composition greatly affects the strength, gas permeability and heat resistance of briquettes, which determines the recycling efficiency. This work is important for the creation of new technologies for metal recycling, improvement of product quality and increase of profitability of steel processing. The study will help to optimize the choice of binders, reducing costs and improving the performance of the briquettes. More durable and resilient briquettes will extend the life of metal smelting and recovery equipment. In the future, the results can be used to introduce technology in enterprises that will increase recycling opportunities and reduce waste. Developments can be widely applied in metallurgy.