Know the 5 types of scrap metals

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By: HD
White Ltd

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Though every type of scrap metal will help you earn
money, the demand for non-ferrous metals is always
more than ferrous metals. If you are willing to sort
the metal before sending them to a recycling centre,
make sure you are aware of the common types of
scrap metals. This will help you to get the best price
for the items. Few types of scrap metals have been
stated in the slides that follow.

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Aluminium
1.Identifying aluminium is quite easy as
we notice them every time we open a
soda pop can.
2.Not only is the metal lightweight but
they also don’t rust as they are non-
ferrous in nature.

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Brass
1.They are also known as bronze and
generally seen in decorative pieces,
manifolds, pipe valves and musical
instruments.
2.It is basically a copper alloy with a
slightly yellowish colour.
3.The value of copper is almost 50%
more than brass.

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Copper
1.The easiest way to identify the type of
copper in your scrap metals is by
looking at its colour.
2.Tarnished copper is of either brown or
red colour while pure copper is pink.
3.Copper wiring is very valuable as they
are made using pure or bright wire.

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Lead
1. Lead is a very heavy and toxic
metal so make sure you
approach an experienced
recycling centre to handle your
scrap metals.
2. Recycled lead is quite valuable as
they are widely used to make
bullets and X-ray machines.

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Stainless Steel
1. Though being a type of iron alloy,
#316 Stainless Steel is non-
magnetic in nature.
2. #400 Stainless Steel, on the other
hand, is magnetic in nature.
3. #304 Stainless Steel is an iron
alloy with 8% nickel.

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Since you are now aware of the
common types of scrap metals, it’s
time you sort them and visit a
renowned recycling centre.

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