Are you looking to carry out black mass recycling and add value to your batteries?
What is black mass?
"Black mass" is the material obtained after recycling end-of-life lithium-ion electric batteries. It is a black powder produced after crushing and heating the cells that store electrons. This process aims to recover the precious metals and other valuable components contained in batteries, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. Black mass is the result of the first stage of the recycling process, in which batteries are dismantled and the active electrochemical components are separated from the other materials.
The FILAB laboratory supports you in black mass analysis and recycling
Our analytical services for black mass
Elemental chemical characterization
- Elemental analysis
- Multi-element analysis
- Determination of TOC content
- Density measurement true, tapped, bulk
- Particle size analysis (particle size distribution)
- Internal inspection of cells and modules without disassembly
Quality and regulatory support
- Support and audit for COFRAC ISO 17025 accreditation - Compliance with IATF requirements
- Analytical method validation
FAQ
Black mass is now presented as the new virtuous black gold. Indeed, this black powder is made up of high-value metals, notably nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, lithium and graphite. Once extracted and recovered, these metals can be analyzed and recycled to produce new batteries.
Battery recycling is a fundamental issue because it helps reduce the need to extract new raw materials, supporting the circular economy by turning waste into resources. It is also an essential step toward sustainable battery waste management and the promotion of environmentally responsible industrial practices.
Black mass analysis makes it possible to precisely determine its chemical and mineralogical composition in order to assess its recovery potential. This data is essential for choosing the most suitable recycling process, optimizing extraction yields, and estimating the economic value of the recoverable materials.
A laboratory can quantify the main strategic metals present in black mass, including:
- lithium (Li),
- cobalt (Co),
- nickel (Ni),
- manganese (Mn),
- copper (Cu),
- aluminum (Al),
- iron (Fe),
- phosphorus (P),
- as well as graphite and other mineral impurities.
Particle size distribution directly affects the performance of separation, flotation, leaching, or hydrometallurgical extraction processes. A good understanding of particle size makes it possible to optimize recycling steps and improve recovery yields.
These analysis are intended for battery manufacturers, recyclers, black mass producers, circular economy stakeholders, companies specializing in the recovery of critical metals, as well as research centers and engineering firms developing new recovery pathways.
A complete characterization of black mass makes it possible to adapt processing parameters, maximize critical metal recovery rates, reduce material losses, and improve the overall profitability of recycling processes.
The Filab laboratory uses complementary analytical techniques to provide reliable and objective characterization of black mass. The results obtained help secure industrial decisions, optimize recycling processes, compare different batches or suppliers, and support R&D projects in the battery and circular economy sectors.
To get a quote, you can contact our teams via our contact form, by phone, or by email.
All you need to do is send us your requirements (material type, desired analysis, applicable standard, urgency, sample quantity, etc.). We will then send you a personalized technical and pricing proposal within 24-48 hours.
Lead times vary depending on the nature of the analysis and the complexity of the expert assessment project.
FILAB is nevertheless committed to providing fast turnaround times tailored to your constraints and industrial urgencies.
Why carry out black mass analysis and recycling?
