Recycled Copper Guide: Scrap Grades, Purity and Use

Recycled Copper Guide: Scrap Grades, Purity and Use

Short answer: Recycled copper reaches near-primary purity through scrap grading and remelting; learn the grades and how to certify them, with supply in our Copper Supplier and the broader view in our Metal Recycling Guide.

At a Glance

Recycled Copper Guide: Scrap Grades, Purity and Use chart
Figure 1 – Recycled Copper Guide: Scrap Grades, Purity and Use overview.

Why Recycled Copper

Copper keeps its conductivity when recycled and saves mining energy, with the carbon math in our Metal Carbon Footprint Guide.

Scrap Grades and Purity

Bare bright, No.1 and No.2 scrap set the purity ladder, with analysis in our Quality Inspection Guide and documents in our Mill Test Certificate Guide.

Remelting and Use

High-purity scrap becomes wire, rod and busbar; the range is in our Copper Supplier page.

Buying Recycled Copper

Plan quantity and timing with our MOQ and Lead Time Guide and price with our Price Quotation Guide.

Get a Quote

Tell HXSCO your requirements and we will respond with a competitive quote and lead time.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What purity can recycled copper reach?

Up to 99.9 percent for bare bright.

Is recycled copper good for wire?

Yes – high-purity scrap makes rod and wire.

How is grade verified?

By assay and MTC certificates.

What about brass scrap?

Brass is recycled separately by zinc content.

Is it cheaper than primary?

Usually yes, with lower carbon too.

Get Recycled Copper Quote

HXSCO supplies recycled copper by scrap grade and purity. Send grade, form and quantity for a quote.

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