Abstract:
The U.S.antimony recycling industry has a long history and it is a good reference for China.This paper introduces its sources,supply,factors and development trend in detail.The recycling of antimony has been very necessary for the declined guaranteed ability of Chinese antimony resources.Both many favorable factors for Chinese antimony recycling industry and deficiencies compared with America are exist.The deficiencies include recycling rate and technology of used lead-acid battery.At last,this paper promote some suggestions that can strengthen our antimony recycling based on the experience of developed countries.The suggestions are:① raise the awareness of environmental protection;② normalize the used lead-acid battery recycling;③ improve the regenerated antimony production technology;④ improve related policies and regulations;⑤ establish a "different metal recovery together" mode.