Red Metal

Description As in the name, auto radiators are found in cars and trucks.  These are easy to identify by running a magnet or piece of metal down the fins to see the brass color.  When the ends are removed, and the inside of the radiator is exposed, both copper and brass are visible. Upgrade potential 

Description Red brass is the second most common type of brass at a scrapyard, typically found in industrial applications such as valves, machinery bearings, and parts. The typical chemical composition is 85% Cu, 5% Zn, 5% Pb, 5% Sn. Red brass gets its color from its higher copper content. There has been a flood of

Description Red brass shavings, turnings, or borings, are the red brass residuals left behind from the machining process.  It is always important to visit the source of this material to understand the mix of brass types and advise maximizing value.  Upgrade potential  There will likely be chunks of red brass that can be sorted out

Description Yellow brass shavings, turnings, or borings, are the yellow brass residuals left behind from the machining process.  It is always important to visit the source of this material to understand the mix of brass types and advise maximizing value.  Upgrade potential There will likely be chunks of yellow brass that can be sorted out

Description Yellow brass is the most common type of brass found in plumbing, hardware, ornaments, keys, plaques, and even musical instruments. This commodity is often used because of its non-corrosive quality. Yellow brass is low in copper but high in zinc, giving it a distinctive yellow color. Typical chemical composition: 60% Cu, 30% Zn, 3%