Certified Scrap Metal Professional – English Version
Description Ferrous material is weighed by the ton (as per below), while Non-Ferrous material is weighed by the pound (North America) or KG in other countries. Each type of ton is described below. Net Ton (NT) or Short Ton is the USA measurement for 2,000 pounds (907.18 kg). Metric ton (MT) or Tonne is the […]
Description The term non-ferrous refers to alloys without significant amounts of iron. Unlike ferrous material, most non-ferrous material does not stick to a magnet. Non-ferrous metals typically have a higher value than ferrous metals. They are chosen for their lightweight, conductive, and/or non-corrosive properties. Most common categories: Aluminum: Silver/gray and very light Brass: Yellow or
Description Steel and/or tin products are ferrous metals that contain iron. Iron is one of only three naturally occurring magnetic elements. The number one identifier for all ferrous commodities is that it is magnetic. Ferrous includes items such as household appliances right through to industrial structures and equipment. This metal category is bought & sold
Description Scrap metal refers to end of life goods (consumer and/or industrial). Anything made of metal or containing metal is recyclable and should be taken to the nearest scrapyard. Many metals can be recycled over and over again. Once the material is delivered to the scrapyard, it is sorted, processed, and shipped to be remelted.
