Copper Scrap for Refining
How is copper scrap for refining beneficial for industries and the environment ?
Copper scrap for refining refers to discarded or obsolete copper materials that are collected and processed in order to extract and purify the copper metal. This can include a wide range of copper products such as wires, pipes, fittings, and various electronic components which are contaminated with other metals . These scraps are typically sourced from industrial operations, construction sites, and electronic waste recycling centers. The refining of copper scrap involves various stages, including sorting, shredding, melting, and electrolytic refining, to remove impurities and achieve high levels of copper purity. The refined copper can then be utilized in various industries, such as electrical and electronics, construction, automotive, and telecommunications, to manufacture new products and components. Recycling copper scrap for refining not only conserves natural resources but also reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary copper production.
We provide consistent and dependable supply agreements for copper scrap meeting reefing standards on a global scale as follows :
| Element | Tolerance | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Free Al | 2,0 | 3,0 |
| As | 0,5 | 1,0 |
| Be | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Bi | 0,5 | 0,5 |
| Cd | 0,0 | 0,2 |
| Cl | 0,0 | 0,1 |
| Co | 0,0 | 0,1 |
| Cr | 0,5 | 2,0 |
| F | 0,0 | 0,1 |
| Hg | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| K | 0,0 | 1,0 |
| Na | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| P | 0,0 | 0,1 |
| S | 0,0 | 0,0 |
| Sb | 0,0 | 0,5 |
| W | 0,0 | 0,1 |
| Plastics | 2,0 | 3,0 |
| Flash point | Min.60 C | |
| Radioactivity | 0,0 |