TYPES OF METAL WE RECYCLE
ACSR
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION
ALUMINUM RADIATOR
ALUMINUM SIDING
ALUMINUM TURNINGS
BATTERIES
BRASS RADIATORS
BRASS TURNINGS
CAST ALUMINUM
COPPER TUBING
E/C WIRE
INSULATED ALUMINUM
INSULATED COPPER WIRE
LEAD
MACINERY BRASS
MC CABLE
PAINTED SIDING
PLUMBING BRASS
RED BRASS
SHEET ALUMINUM
THERMO ALUMINUM
What is the difference between non-ferrous and ferrous metal?
Ferrous metals contain iron, and non-ferrous metals don’t.
Ferrous Metals
Ferrous metals contain iron, and are known for their strength. Think steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, cast iron.
How to detect a Ferrous Metal
Really, Really simple. Get a magnet. Iron is attracted to a magnet and if there is any attraction then you have a ferrous metal.
Ferrous metals may rust if left out in the elements for a short or long period of time. Except stainless steel for example, because of chromium was added to the metal during the processing.
Examples of ferrous metals are:
- Cast iron
- Steel Carbon
- Steel Alloy
- just plain Steel
Non-Ferrous Metals
Non-ferrous metals do not contain any iron. So, they have less chance of corrosion. A few examples of non-ferrous metals are copper, aluminum and aluminum alloys. Non-ferrous metals also include brass, tin, lead, and zinc. non-ferrous metals are non-magnetic.
Examples of non-ferrous metals are:
- Copper
- Lead
- Aluminum
- Tin
- Zinc
- Brass
