Telecom / Network Board • 3086mg Au/lb • Scrap: $3.76/lb
Alcatel-Lucent Telecom / Network Board — Representative photo
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alcatel-Lucent |
| Model / Type | 100GbE QSFP28 Line Card |
| Board Category | Telecom / Network Board |
| Gold Content | 3086mg per lb |
| Palladium Content | 214mg per lb |
| Copper Content | 23% |
| Scrap Value (per lb) | $3.76 |
| Min. Lot for Pickup | 50 lbs commercial |
Telecom-grade line cards and switching fabrics with the highest gold content of any commercial PCB type, due to gold-plated backplane connectors and ASIC chip bonding. The Alcatel-Lucent 100GbE QSFP28 Line Card contains approximately 3086mg of gold per pound, 214mg of palladium per pound, and 23% copper by weight. At current June 2026 market rates, this translates to approximately $3.76 per pound in scrap value.
Alcatel-Lucent is known for high-quality manufacturing standards, which often means higher precious metal content in their PCBs compared to generic alternatives. The gold plating on edge connectors, CPU socket pins, and high-speed signal traces is thicker and purer than consumer-grade boards, making them more valuable per pound at the refinery.
At ScrapMetalBuyers.com, we buy scrap circuit boards in bulk from data center decommissions, electronics recyclers, and ITAD companies. We focus on commercial-scale lots of 50 lbs or more. Sean handles every deal personally — no brokers, no middlemen, same-day payment.
Disclaimer: All prices are estimates based on June 2026 market conditions. Scrap circuit board prices change daily with gold, palladium, and copper spot prices. Call 954-488-0700 for a confirmed, locked-in quote.
Approximately 3086mg per pound of board weight. At current gold prices near $3,300/troy oz, that's about $654.82 per pound in gold value alone.
Approximately $3.76 per pound (June 2026). Prices change daily. Call 954-488-0700 for a confirmed quote.
We focus on commercial lots of 50 lbs or more. Call Sean at 954-488-0700 to arrange free pickup.
Yes — we buy mixed lots of server boards, GPU boards, telecom cards, and industrial boards together. No sorting required.
Yes. Scrap board prices are tied to gold, palladium, and copper spot prices, which fluctuate every trading day.