Copper is one of the most valuable non-ferrous metals found in scrap. Due to its excellent conductive properties and high value, it is readily recovered and recycled. Copper scrap is an important source of raw material for both scrap collectors and the smelting industry. Below you will find the most important information to help you get started with copper scrap. What you need to know about...
In times of rising raw material prices and an increasingly environmentally conscious society, the scrap market is gaining importance. Buying and selling non-ferrous metals, including brass, is not only an important part of the circular economy, but also a viable source of income for thousands of people - both individual collectors and owners of small collection points. However, for this activity to be ...
Running your own scrap metal collection is not just a business - it is a daily adventure! Every day brings new challenges and discoveries. We learn to recognise metals, learn about their properties and uses. Sometimes we feel like detectives - searching for hidden value in seemingly ordinary scrap metal. After all, among scrap metal there are often real treasures: copper, tin, aluminium and even...
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...
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...
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...
