Many people wonder why, despite an increase in the price of aluminium on the LME (London Metal Exchange), the price of aluminium at scrap metal buying remains unchanged. The answer to this question is complex, because the price of aluminium at scrap purchase depends not only on the LME aluminium price, but also on many other factors. In this paper we will try to explain which...
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Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element with an atomic number of 32, which belongs to the group of semi-metals. It is greyish-white in colour. Although not as widely known as other metals or semiconductors, germanium plays a key role in various fields of science and technology. Its unique properties make it an invaluable material in the electronics, optics and photovoltaic industries. Under normal conditions...
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Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals, found in many products used by humans, from beer cans to car and aircraft parts. Although aluminium is the most commonly used metal by humans after steel, it does not occur naturally in the environment and its production is an energy-intensive and complex process. The three stages of aluminium production...
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In recent days we have seen a significant increase in aluminium prices on the LME (London Metal Exchange). Seeing these increases, many scrap companies are expecting aluminium prices to increase in their price lists or directly at the foundries. Unfortunately, however, despite such large increases, aluminium prices at foundries are not increasing. This is because foundries producing alloyed aluminium ingots, or liquid aluminium...
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Tool steel - not just a metal, but the foundation of industry Tool steel, much more than a simple metal, plays a huge role in advanced engineering and industrial technology. Tool steel is designed to meet the most stringent technical requirements. Thanks to its unique composition, where components such as chromium provide corrosion resistance, tungsten enhances hardness at high temperatures, manganese...
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Known for its shiny gold-like appearance, brass is more than just a beautiful metal. It is formed from a combination of copper and zinc in various proportions that affect its properties. The first traces of brass can be found in the archaeological remains of ancient Sumer, located in what is now Iraq, as early as 5000 BC. However, early versions of brass were probably ...
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When we think of scrap metal collection, the first associations are often scrap steel, aluminium or copper. But did you know that tin also plays a key role in recycling and metallurgy? This little-appreciated metallic pearl has many uses and a high value. A bit of history Tin was invented in ancient China, and the exact date of its invention is not exactly known....
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Distinguishing brass from gold can be a challenge, especially for those without experience in metal recognition. Below are some tips that may help you. Colour: Gold is usually lighter and more lustrous than brass. It has a distinctive deep shade of yellow that is difficult for other metals, including brass, to accurately imitate. It may be necessary to compare...
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Zinc-aluminium alloy, commonly known as ZnAl, is a material with remarkable properties that plays a key role in many areas of industry. Due to its lightness, strength and corrosion resistance, ZnAl has become an indispensable material in the manufacture of a variety of components, from automotive parts to consumer products. In this article, we take a closer look at this fascinating alloy....
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Each of us can observe very strange situations on the aluminium market in Poland. There was a time when the LME and the euro were cheapening and the price of aluminium scrap in Polish foundries was rising. This situation was caused by the fact that Polish foundries stopped buying aluminium scrap in relation to the LME, but were instead buying under contracts signed with their customers. The last days ...
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