Vintage Ceramic CPU IC Chips

Vintage Ceramic CPU IC Chips Premium Scrap for Gold & Precious Metal Recovery

We specialize in vintage ceramic CPU and IC chips – the most valuable e-waste for precious metal recovery. Our carefully sourced inventory includes:

High-gold-content processors (0.2-1.5g Au per chip)
Military/industrial-grade ICs with palladium/platinum
Clean, contaminant-free material ready for processing
Bulk quantities available for commercial operations

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Why Choose Vintage Ceramic CPUs?

Superior Metal Content Compared to Modern Chips

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Top Sources of High-Yield Chips

• 1970s-1990s mainframe processors
• Telecom switching equipment
• Aerospace/military computers
• Industrial control systems

Our Ceramic CPU Categories

Commercial-Grade Processors

• Intel 386/486, Motorola 68000 series
• 0.2-0.6g gold per CPU
• Ideal for entry-level refining

Industrial/Military Chips

• IBM S/390, DEC Alpha, Sun SPARC
• 0.5-1.2g gold per chip
• Often contains palladium

Ultra-Premium Processors

• NASA/satellite-grade ICs
• 1.0-1.5g+ gold yields
• Platinum group metals present

Processing Recommendations

Mechanical Preparation

1. Remove epoxy/contaminants
2. Separate ceramic packages from pins
3. Sort by visible gold content

Chemical Refining

• Gold: Aqua regia or electrolytic
• Palladium: DMG or ammonium chloride
• Platinum: Zinc dust precipitation

Yield Optimization Tips

• Process gold-plated lids separately
• Save palladium-bearing chips for specialized recovery
• Batch similar materials together