How To Distinguish Between Various Grades Of Scrap Copper?

 Do you have a large amount of copper at home, and you don’t know what to do with the copper scrap? You know what copper scrap is the most valuable scrap metal commonly used in construction, motors, industrial machinery and electronics.  

At Metal Merchants Pty Ltd, you can sell or buy all copper scrap metal. Here, we also have a copper recycling bin where you can recycle your copper for any other purposes. Copper scraps come in various grades and are priced differently. To get the right price for your copper scrap, you need to understand various grades of copper scraps before selling it. 

Different Grades Of Copper Scrap 

Here are the different grades of copper scrap 

No. 1 Copper Wire Scrap:  

No. 1 copper wire scrap consists of clean, unalloyed copper wire that is free from any contaminants. This type of scrap is often derived from electrical wiring, plumbing, and various manufacturing processes. 

The No. 1 copper wire scrap can have a bright, shining surface with a reddish shade. This is one of the most profitable types of copper that you can find among various scrap.  

The scrap should be free from any kind of insulation, connector or other materials on the wire.  Generally, this metal has a diameter of 16 gauge or larger. This copper can be easily recycled in copper recycling bin in copper industries. 

No. 2 Copper Wire Scrap 

Not every type of copper is going to be perfectly clean and free from impurities. Suppose you found copper wires or pipes that are in good condition but contaminated. They are considered as No. 2 copper scrap. This copper has less value than No. 1 copper.  

Scrap metal can be accepted as the No. 2 copper wire scrap only if it is less than 1/16th of an inch in diameter. This No. 2 grade copper wiring has some contaminants, including the type of insulation or metal connectors. 

Bare Bright Copper 

Bare bright copper is high-grade copper scrap. It is basically a clean, bare, bright copper wire with no oxidation or corrosion. This is the best quality of copper metal that every scrap dealer wants to buy. It cannot have any insulation or any materials attached to it. 

It must be completely free from paint or other impurities. If it has any signs of visible oxidation, then it will not be considered bare bright copper, which leads to a reduction of its value. It gives a bright look with a shiny surface, and the colour is bright reddish. 

This is so valuable as it is the easiest scrap metal to recycle. Both No. 1 and No. 2 copper scrap metal are not considered pure as bare bright copper. That’s why the dealers are ready to pay more for this type of copper. 

To Conclude: 

There are many essential factors you should know while recycling or managing scrap metal. Finding your copper grade is also one of those factors. The proper identification and sorting of these grades can do much for the value of the scrap and will also ensure the proper recycling processes. 

At Metal Merchants Pty Ltd, you don’t need to worry about anything. We always offer you the best price for your copper scraps. We also have a copper recycling bin, which is used to recycle copper for various purposes. 

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