Copper scrap
copper is among the most valuable metals available when it comes to the collection and recycling of scrap. With a infinite recyclable life , copper is used and reused in engines, computers, construction, industrial machinery and more. Whether it is a collector or junk merchant in a hobby, part -time or professional, a reliable method of obtaining quality copper scrap is a great thing to have.
However, the prices you can obtain depend largely on the degree of copper scrap that you carry. Since the different recycling and mutometal centers offers prices based on scrap quality , it is a good idea to know precisely what distinguishes the copper qualities and which of them offers the best general value.
copper is a durable metal because you can recycle an almost unlimited number of times without losing its mechanical properties.
The copper is a reddish and metallic brightness transition metal that, together with silver and gold are the best electricity conductors .
About copper recycling
The copper can be recycled in scrap metals or authorized waste managers such as fergometal.
The price per kilo of copper depends on the stock market of metals, among other factors.
The final destination of the recycling copper is its foundry in furnaces. The material in liquid state will become new articles.
What are the benefits of recycling copper?
The copper extraction "at the source" can be harmful for the environment through the release of gases such as sulfur dioxide. copper recycling prevents this from happening.
If it is not recycled, copper could become a landfill: a very expensive practice that is also decidedly bad for the environment.
copper recycling uses only the 10% of the energy aimed at extracting the material of origin. This savings can help the conservation of reserves such as oil, gas and coal.
How is copper recycled?
Recycling copper implies a series of steps :
- First, copper separates into two main groups: clean waste without alloy and alloy waste containing oxidized or coated pieces.
- Clean scrap is seen and verified its level of purity. Then it melts into solid bullions.
- Contaminated scrap is also melted, with a process called electrolysis that is used to purify it.
- Copper is ready to be reused.
