Types of Nonferrous Metals

Copper is one of the most precious scrap metals that you can recycle. It has a reddish hue when in good condition, but it can earn a dark brown appearance when worn. Copper can be found in computer cables, and power cords, and old extension cords. Aged plumbing pipes, cooking pans, and electromagnets may also contain copper.

Aluminum has a like look to steel, but magnets won’t stick the same. Aluminum can be found in window frames, soda cans, bicycles, and motorbikes.

Lead is praised for its industrial properties including corrosion resistance and malleability. While pliable and soft, lead is heavy, making it a good fit for wheel weights and pipes.

This red metal is an alloy of copper and other metallic materials. It possesses similar properties with copper. Its scraps refined and used to make medals, musical instruments and other hardware materials.

The combination of copper and zinc make up this red metal alloy. The amount of zinc present depends on the value of its scrap because more zinc content means less ductility which decreases its value to the electronic industries despite its elevated intrinsic value.

Electronic waste, also referred to as eScrap or eWaste, is the trash generated from surplus or broekn electronic devices. Scrap computers and electronics...