Metal List With Glossary of Common Scrap Metals

Metal List with Glossary of Common Scrap Metals
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#1 Bare Bright Copper Wire (/Scrap-Metal/1Bare-Bright-Copper-Wire/243) Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire free of attachments. All the insulation has been removed from the wire and it is free of solder and paint.
#1 Copper Tubing (/Scrap-Metal/1-CopperTubing/244) Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper bus bar/pipe free of attachments.
#1 Flashing Copper (/Scrap-Metal/1-FlashingCopper/406) Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper bus bar/pipe free of attachments.
#2 Copper Tubing (/Scrap-Metal/2-CopperTubing/245) Burnt copper wire, copper with light tin coating or solder.
#2/3 Mix Copper (/Scrap-Metal/2-3Mix-Copper/407) When Copper Tubing and Roofing Copper are mixed together instead of separated.
#3 Roofing Copper (/Scrap-Metal/3-RoofingCopper/247) Roofing/gutter/flashing copper with little tar or attachments
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#3 with Tar (/Scrap-Metal/3-with-Tar/250) Roofing copper with heavy tar, wood, or attachments.
17-4 Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/17-4Stainless-Steel/408) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
300 Series Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/300Series-Stainless-Steel/362) Most common form of Stainless Steel, will not stick to a magnet
304 Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/304-Stainless- 310 Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/310-Stainless- 316 Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/316-StainlessSteel/294) Steel/410) Steel/295) Must be analyzed and have no attachments Must be analyzed and have no attachments Must be analyzed and have no attachments
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321 Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/321-Stainless- 400 Series Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/400Steel/438) Series-Stainless-Steel-/363) Must be analyzed and have no attachments. Contains no nickel and is magnetic
500/750 Insulated Cable (/Scrap-Metal/500-750Insulated-Cable/270) Insulated Copper Cable with rubber jacket
ACR (/Scrap-Metal/ACR/335) Free of brass/iron/plastic
ACR Ends (/Scrap-Metal/ACR-Ends/424) Ends from the ACR/Copper Fins, usually contain iron or steel.
AL Extrusion (/Scrap-Metal/AL-Extrusion/405) Must not contain other alloys of aluminum and be free of zinc corners, iron attachments, felt, plastic, paper, cardboard, and thermo break.
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AL Thermopane (/Scrap-Metal/ALThermopane/342) Aluminum with plastic insulated running through the middle.
AL/ Copper Rads w/Iron (/Scrap-Metal/AL-Copper-Rads-w-Iron/371) Plastic/iron/steel attached.
AL/Copper Cutoffs (/Scrap-Metal/AL-CopperCutoffs/367) Ends from the ACR/Copper Fins, usually contain iron or steel.
Alternators (/Scrap-Metal/Alternators/415) Found in cars, trucks, and other vehicles, they are filled with wound copper wire.
Aluminum 6061 (/Scrap-Metal/Aluminum6061/345) Clean cutoff 6061 material.
Aluminum 6063 (/Scrap-Metal/Aluminum6063/344) Clean cutoff 6063 material.
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Aluminum Boat (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumBoat/412)
Aluminum Bumpers (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumBumpers/289)
Aluminum Cans (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumCans/282) Free of foil/tin/plastic/liquid/ garbage/etc. Can be crushed or whole.
Many boats will have wood, debris, foam, or other No plastic/foam/steel attached contaminants in them. It is recommended you clean out all non-aluminum items to maximize your returns.
Aluminum Clips (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumClips/343) Clean cutoff 6061 material.
Aluminum Copper Coil (/Scrap-Metal/Aluminum- Aluminum Copper Radiators (/ScrapCopper-Coil/411) Metal/Aluminum-Copper-Radiators/275) Free of steel, rubber, plastic, generally from air conditioning units. Free of brass/iron/plastic
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Aluminum Diesel Tank (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumDiesel-Tank/421) The fuel tanks off of diesel trucks, make sure that there is a hole cut in it and that it was drained correctly.
Aluminum Engine Block (/ScrapMetal/Aluminum-Engine-Block/413) From cars, trucks, other vehicles, make sure that they are free of oil and remove plastic attachments
Aluminum Litho (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumLitho/292) No paper/plastic/ink or other contaminants
Aluminum Radiators (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumRadiators/290) Auto radiators free of steel/plastic/liquid
Aluminum Rims (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumRims/283) Free of rubber tire/dirt/attachments. Free of Lead Wheel Weights.
Aluminum Scrap (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumScrap/374) Aluminum Scrap: Many variations of aluminum, ask scrap yard
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Aluminum Siding (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumSiding/278) Clean of plastic coating/foam/dirt/steel
Aluminum Thermopane/break (/ScrapMetal/Aluminum-Thermopane-break/336) Aluminum with plastic insulated running through the middle.
Aluminum Thermo-pane/break (/ScrapMetal/Aluminum-Thermo-pane-break/281) Clean casted aluminum without steel/rubber /attachments
Aluminum Transformers (/ScrapMetal/Aluminum-Transformers/300) Has a steel core with aluminum windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the aluminum as well.
Aluminum Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/AluminumTurnings/284) The excess from machine cut aluminum free of oil or steel.
Aluminum Wire w/Steel (/ScrapMetal/Aluminum-Wire-w-Steel/414) Clean aluminum wire can sometimes have a steel core going through or around it. Use your magnet to find out.
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Ballasts (/Scrap-Metal/Ballasts/417) Consist of copper inside of them, found in lighting fixtures.
Bare Bright Copper (/Scrap-Metal/Bare-BrightCopper/366) Bare, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire free of attachments.
Brass (/Scrap-Metal/Brass/256) Mixed Brass castings, taps, valves, rod brass, chrome plated brass
Brass Hair Wire (/Scrap-Metal/BrassHair-Wire/368) Brass wire, zinc plated or clean, from EDM machine.
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Brass Pipe (/Scrap-Metal/Brass-Pipe/264) Free of solder/cast iron connections/free of sediment inside
Brass Radiators (/Scrap-Metal/BrassRadiators/346) Free of steel sides and no coolant inside.
Brass Scrap (/Scrap-Metal/Brass-Scrap/373) Many variations of copper, ask scrap yard
Brass Shells (/Scrap-Metal/Brass-Shells/265) Little plastic/dirt/steel attached or residue inside w/out primers
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Brass Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/BrassTurnings/341) The excess from machine cut brass free of oil or steel.
Bronze (/Scrap-Metal/Bronze/257) Free of high lead contamination or steel.
Bronze Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/BronzeTurnings/416) The excess from machine cut bronze, free of oil or steel.
Burnt Copper (/Scrap-Metal/Burnt-Copper/350) Copper wire that has been burnt and has residue/contamination
Car/Truck Batteries (/Scrap-Metal/Car-TruckBatteries/302) No holes, battery intact.
Carbide (/Scrap-Metal/Carbide/307) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
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Cast Aluminum (/Scrap-Metal/CastAluminum/280) Clean casted aluminum without steel/rubber /attachments
Catalytic Converters (/Scrap-Metal/CatalyticConverters/348) Must have both ends of exhaust cut off so scrap yard can see inside
CATV Wire (/Scrap-Metal/CATV-Wire/272) Must be separated white from black.
Christmas Lights (/Scrap-Metal/ChristmasLights/418) Separate these from other wire due to the higher plastic content from the bulbs and other insulation.
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Circuit Breakers (/Scrap-Metal/CircuitBreakers/420) Many scrap yards will buy these as low bearing copper material.
Clean ACR (/Scrap-Metal/Clean-ACR/274) Free of brass/iron/plastic
Clean AL Wire (/Scrap-Metal/CleanAL-Wire/287) Free of steel, plastic, rubber
Clean AL/Copper Fin (/Scrap-Metal/CleanAL-Copper-Fin/273) Free of brass/iron/plastic
Clean Brass Radiators (/Scrap-Metal/CleanBrass-Radiators/261) Free of steel sides and no coolant inside
Clean Brass Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/CleanBrass-Turnings/255) No aluminum/steel mixed in, free of oil.
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Clean Roofing Copper (/Scrap-Metal/CleanRoofing-Copper/365) Roofing/gutter/flashing copper with no tar or attachments
Cobalt (/Scrap-Metal/Cobalt/419) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
Communications Wire (/ScrapMetal/Communications-Wire/361) CAT 5/6, Data wire, Insulated copper with plastic
Composition Scrap (/Scrap-Metal/CompositionScrap/259) Red Brass free of high lead contamination or steel.
Compressors (/Scrap-Metal/Compressors/340) Drained from oil/fluids from AC Units/Cooling Units
Copper Scrap (/Scrap-Metal/Copper-Scrap/372) Many variations of copper, ask scrap yard
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Copper Transformers (/Scrap-Metal/CopperTransformers/299) Has a steel core with copper windings surrounding it. Could have an outer case surrounding the copper as well.
Copper Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/CopperTurnings/252) No aluminum/steel mixed in, free of oil.
Die Cast (/Scrap-Metal/Die-Cast/349) Free of steel/iron/platic and melted pieces.
Dirty ACR (/Scrap-Metal/Dirty-ACR/276) Plastic/iron/steel attached.
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Dirty AL Extrusion (/Scrap-Metal/DirtyAL-Extrusion/442) Dirty aluminum with plastic, rubber, contaminants on or as part of it.
Dirty AL Radiators (/Scrap-Metal/DirtyAL-Radiators/291) Auto radiators with steel/plastic (no liquids).
Dirty AL/Copper Fin (/Scrap-Metal/DirtyAL-Copper-Fin/277) Plastic/iron/steel attached.
Dirty Aluminum Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/DirtyAluminum-Turnings/285) Containing traces of steel or oil.
Dirty Brass (/Scrap-Metal/Dirty-Brass/260) Contaminated with heavy iron, castings, plastic,
Dirty Brass Radiators (/Scrap-Metal/DirtyBrass-Radiators/262) Plastic or iron attached to radiators (no coolant).
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Dirty Roofing Copper (/Scrap-Metal/DirtyRoofing-Copper/249) Roofing copper with heavy tar, wood, or attachments.
Double Insulated Cable (/Scrap-Metal/DoubleInsulated-Cable/409) Used in many high voltage situations to ensure that copper is protected due to heavy electrical current.
EC Wire (/Scrap-Metal/EC-Wire/337) Free of steel, plastic, rubber
Electric Motors (Aluminum) (/ScrapMetal/Electric-Motors-(Aluminum)/298) Whole motor without heavy steel attachments (pumps, bases, loose iron)
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Electric Motors (Copper) (/Scrap-Metal/Electric- Elevator Wire (/Scrap-Metal/Elevator-Wire/422) Enameled Copper (/Scrap-Metal/EnameledMotors-(Copper)/297) Insulated copper wire used in powering and running Copper/369) elevators, this will have a heavy cloth insulation as Whole motor without heavy steel attachments Coated copper, similar to a dirty copper pipe. well as a steel core. (pumps, bases, loose iron)
F 75 (/Scrap-Metal/F-75/423) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
Fire Wire (/Scrap-Metal/Fire-Wire/425) Used for running fire alarm systems.
Forktruck Battery (/Scrap-Metal/ForktruckBattery/428) Steel encased lead acid batteries, they will be bought for less then a normal car battery price.
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FSX 414 (/Scrap-Metal/FSX-414/426) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
Fuses (/Scrap-Metal/Fuses/427) Many scrap yards will buy these as low bearing copper material.
Gold (/Scrap-Metal/Gold/326) Please call dealer for their description on buying gold scrap. Most will require State ID.
Hastelloy Solids (/Scrap-Metal/HastelloySolids/313) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
Hastelloy Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/HastelloyTurnings/314) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
Heliax Wire (/Scrap-Metal/Heliax-Wire/352) Cell Phone Wire, several kinds, contact your yard to explain which you have.
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High Speed Steel (/Scrap-Metal/High-SpeedSteel/309) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
Housewire (/Scrap-Metal/Housewire/360) Romex, CAT 5/6, Aluminum Jacketed BX w/copper inside, and other insulated wire.
Inconel (/Scrap-Metal/Inconel/312) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
Inconel 792 (/Scrap-Metal/Inconel-792/431) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
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Insulated Aluminum Wire (/ScrapMetal/Insulated-Aluminum-Wire/286) AL Wire covered by jacket free of steel
Insulated Copper Cable (/ScrapMetal/Insulated-Copper-Cable/268) Copper cable with heavier jacket or coating
Insulated Copper Wire (/Scrap-Metal/InsulatedCopper-Wire/266) Romex, CAT 5/6, Aluminum Jacketed BX w/copper inside
Insulated Steel BX (/Scrap-Metal/InsulatedSteel-BX/271) Steel clad jacket with copper wire inside
Invar (/Scrap-Metal/Invar/433) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
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Junkshop Extrusion (/Scrap-Metal/JunkshopExtrusion/358) An extrusion, painted or not, containing no more than 3% iron.
Kovar (/Scrap-Metal/Kovar/435) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
Lead (/Scrap-Metal/Lead/304) Soft Scrap lead with no steel/foil/paper/brass or attachments
Lead Batteries (/Scrap-Metal/LeadBatteries/301) No holes, battery intact
Lead Coated Copper (/Scrap-Metal/LeadCoated-Copper/251) Roofing Copper/Bus bar with lead coating.
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Lead Shot (/Scrap-Metal/Lead-Shot/306) Lead from bullets.
Lead Wheel Weights (/Scrap-Metal/Lead-Wheel- Light Copper (/Scrap-Metal/Light-Copper/248) Weights/305) Roofing/gutter/flashing copper with little tar or attachments No iron clips attached.
MarM247 (/Scrap-Metal/MarM247/436) Must be analyzed and have no attachments.
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Monel (/Scrap-Metal/Monel/311) Must be analyzed and be free of attachments.
Ni-Cad Batteries (/Scrap-Metal/NiCad-Batteries/303) Non broken and no holes.
Nickel (/Scrap-Metal/Nickel/308) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
Non Magnetic Stainless Steel (/ScrapMetal/Non-Magnetic-Stainless-Steel/443) Must not stick to a magnet, have steel or other items attached.
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Old Sheet Aluminum (/Scrap-Metal/Old-SheetAluminum/359) No plastic/steel/glass/dirt on the material
Painted Aluminum (/Scrap-Metal/PaintedAluminum/357) Window Frame, AL Siding, that has been painted
Pewter (/Scrap-Metal/Pewter/437) With many types and grades of pewter, most scrap yards will have to analyze it before giving you a price.
Platinum (/Scrap-Metal/Platinum/347) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
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Plumbers Brass (/Scrap-Metal/PlumbersBrass/254) Mixed Brass castings, taps, valves, rod brass, chrome plated brass
Prepared Aluminum (/Scrap-Metal/PreparedAluminum/288) No dirt/steel/attachments
Red Brass (/Scrap-Metal/Red-Brass/258) Free of high lead contamination or steel.
Rod Brass (/Scrap-Metal/Rod-Brass/354) Cutoffs from machine shops and new brass production
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Rod Brass Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/Rod-BrassTurnings/355) The excess from machine cut brass free of oil or steel.
Romex Wire (/Scrap-Metal/Romex-Wire/267) Most common in homes, has two jackets on the copper.
Sealed Units (/Scrap-Metal/Sealed-Units/339) Drained from oil/fluids from AC Units/Cooling Units
Semi-Red Brass (/Scrap-Metal/SemiRed-Brass/356) A good example is a water meter, ask your scrap yard for their classification
Sheet Aluminum (/Scrap-Metal/SheetAluminum/279) No plastic/steel/glass/dirt on the material
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Silver (/Scrap-Metal/Silver/331) Please call dealer for their description on buying silver scrap. Most will require State ID.
Silver Plated Copper (/Scrap-Metal/SilverPlated-Copper/364) Copper with a small amount of silver as the coating.
Solid Core Heliax (/Scrap-Metal/SolidCore-Heliax/429) Used in cell phone systems, they have a solid aluminum core running through them along with copper on the outside.
Stainless Steel (/Scrap-Metal/StainlessSteel/293) Must not stick to a magnet, have steel or other items attached.
Stainless Steel Heatsinks (/ScrapMetal/Stainless-Steel-Heatsinks/439) Used in computers to cool them, they are often grouped in with aluminum copper radiators.
Stainless Steel Kegs (/Scrap-Metal/StainlessSteel-Kegs/434) Many states will not let you scrap these, so check with your local laws before trying to scrap them. Make sure that they are empty before scrapping them.
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Stainless Steel Sinks (/Scrap-Metal/StainlessSteel-Sinks/440) Most sinks will have a steel ring going around the bottom and will be bought lower then clean stainless.
Stainless Turnings (/Scrap-Metal/StainlessTurnings/296)
Starters (/Scrap-Metal/Starters/441)
Found in cars, trucks, and other vehicles, they are The excess from machine cut stainless steel free of filled with wound copper wire. oil or steel.
Steel BX (/Scrap-Metal/Steel-BX/392) Steel clad jacket with copper wire inside
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THHN Wire (/Scrap-Metal/THHN-Wire/269) 10-14 gage wire, Spaghetti Wire, Solid copper inside
Tin (/Scrap-Metal/Tin/310) Must be analyzed and have no attachments
Tin Coated Copper (/Scrap-Metal/Tin-CoatedCopper/246) Copper with a small amount of tin as the coating.
Tin Insulated Copper Wire (/Scrap-Metal/TinInsulated-Copper-Wire/370) Tin Coated copper with insulation of any kind
Unclean Brass Radiators (/ScrapMetal/Unclean-Brass-Radiators/263) Plastic or iron attached to radiators (no coolant).
Wire Scrap (/Scrap-Metal/Wire-Scrap/375) Many variations of copper, ask scrap yard
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Wiring Harness (/Scrap-Metal/WiringHarness/353) Wires inside of a heavy plastic from cars.
Yellow Brass (/Scrap-Metal/Yellow-Brass/253) Mixed Brass castings, taps, valves, rod brass, chrome plated brass
Zinc (/Scrap-Metal/Zinc/351) Pure Zinc without any foreign material.
These metals are not representative of what a specific yard purchases but a glossary of materials to educate the customer.
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