Copper wire scrap is a highly sought after commodity in the recycling industry. It is one of the most valuable types of scrap metal due to its high conductivity and versatility. Copper wire is used in a wide range of products and industries, from electronics and telecommunications, to construction and automotive manufacturing.
Copper wire scrap is produced when copper wire or cable is no longer needed or has reached the end of its life cycle. It can come from a variety of sources such as electrical wiring, household appliances, telecommunication cables, and even old cars. This scrap wire is then stripped of any insulation and other contaminants such as plastic or rubber, leaving behind pure copper wire.
The demand for copper wire scrap has grown in recent years due to the increasing demand for sustainable and Eco-friendly practices. Recycling copper wire eliminates the need for new mining and extraction, reducing the impact on the environment, and conserving valuable resources.
Copper wire scrap is sorted and graded by quality, with higher purity grades such as #1 and #2 commanding higher prices. It is then melted down and used to make new copper products. The recycling process saves energy, reduces carbon emissions, and conserves resources.
Specifications
standard Specifications: Copper (cu) 99.99%.
Other materials may be present which are described below:
Oxygen o2 — Sulfur S 4 ppm Iron fe 2 ppm Silver ag 10 ppm
Lead pb 0.2 ppm Nickel ni 0.2 ppm Selenium se 0.3 ppm Antimony sb 0.1 ppm
Silica SI 0.3 ppm Cobalt co 0.2 ppm Arsenic as 0.1 ppm Bismuth bi 0.1 ppm
Manganese mn 0.1 ppm Tellurium te 0.05 ppm Aluminum AL 0.5 ppm Magnesium mg 0.4 ppm Zinc zn 0.4 ppm
