Can recycled aluminium be used for metal clad PCBs?

No, recycled aluminium isn't used in metal clad PCBs because laminate manufacturers can't guarantee the purity and consistency of the material. For thermal performance and reliability, the aluminium base must meet strict quality standards - any variation can compromise the finished board. Currently, that level of control simply isn’t possible with recycled aluminium.

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