SNAM (Société Nouvelle d'Affinage des Métaux)

Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, Isère, FranceEst. 1977

Thermolysis-based lithium-ion battery recycling with 99% metal recovery rates

About

SNAM, founded 1977, operates two French facilities recycling portable and industrial lithium-ion batteries. Uses thermolysis (heat treatment in low-oxygen) to remove organics and electrolytes. Achieves 69% whole battery recycling rate, 99% recovery for cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, manganese. Produces 99% pure cobalt salts. ~100 employees.

Damage Types Accepted

ConditionStatus
No known damage
Accepted
Impact damage
Accepted
Water Damaged
Thermal Event
Fire Affected

At a glance

Founded

1977

49 years operating

Chemistries
Lithium-ion
Live services

4 services

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