Scrap is easier to buy when it is described correctly. We group metal scrap into ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and then by metal and form.
The Products page has a reference table. The simple checks below help to tell common metals apart.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Magnet | Iron and most steels are attracted to a magnet. Copper, aluminium, brass, zinc and lead are not. |
| Weight for its size | Lead is very heavy for its size. Aluminium is light: about one third the density of steel. |
| Colour | Copper is reddish. Brass is yellow. Aluminium and zinc are silver-grey. |
| Important | These checks are a guide only. Confirm the grade by testing before you buy. |
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