Conclusions
This report provides base line observation for pondering over this aspect for large cross section of metal finishing and electroforming industry. Collective attempt, coordinated by research body like Central Electrochemical Research Institute or IIT is essential for translation of this kind of technology in action.
Though, it does not lead to saving of several billion dollars of foreign exchange, but certainly efforts can lead to annual saving of about half million dollars [Rs. 1.08 crores] of foreign exchange for India, in next three to five years. At the current levels of caption of recovery plant and the metal cost the option of recovery may not be lucrative but at a future date may be after 25 years the technology will become relevant as the Nickel reserve depletion may lead to paucity of virgin metal.
Thus the most important benefit or developing technology routes of recovery & recycling of Nickel will eventually become pacesetter for applications in the several other industries.
