{"id":1749,"date":"2023-01-12T10:08:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T08:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/?p=1749"},"modified":"2024-09-24T13:53:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T11:53:55","slug":"types-of-scrap-metal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/types-of-scrap-metal","title":{"rendered":"Types of scrap metal"},"content":{"rendered":" \n    <div class=\"c-post--header\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/tipos-de-chatarra-1.jpg);\">\n        <a href=\"\" class=\"c-back-action\">\n            Go back        <\/a>\n        <h1>Types of scrap metal<\/h1>\n\t\t<p class=\"c-post--author\">\n\t\t\tAuthor:\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/author\/scrapad-admin\/\">ScrapAd<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n        <div class=\"c-post--meta\">\n            <p>12\/01\/2023<\/p>\n            <div class=\"c-post--actions\">\n                <a onclick=\"window.print()\" class=\"c-article__action\">\n                    <i class=\"large material-icons icon\">print<\/i>\n                <\/a>\n                <a data-clipboard-text=\"\" class=\"c-article__action\">\n                    <i class=\"large material-icons icon\">content_copy<\/i>\n                <\/a>\n                <span class=\"c-article__action share__trigger\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"large material-icons icon\">share<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"share__displays\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/scrapad-blocks\/assets\/icons\/share\/facebook.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/scrapad-blocks\/assets\/icons\/share\/twitter.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=&amp;title=&amp;summary=&amp;source=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/scrapad-blocks\/assets\/icons\/share\/linkedin.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:info@scrapad.com?&amp;cc=&amp;bcc=&amp;subject=&amp;body=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/scrapad-blocks\/assets\/icons\/share\/email.svg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t    <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n \n    <section class=\"c-container \" style=\" background-color: #FBFBFB; background-size: cover; --xsPadding: 40px 25px 40px 25px; --smPadding: 40px 25px 40px 25px; --mdPadding: 80px 100px 80px 100px; --lgPadding: 80px 100px 80px 100px; --xlPadding: 80px 100px 80px 100px; --xxlPadding: 80px 200px 80px 200px;  \">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-scrapad-blocks-container c-post\">\n<div class=\"c-article__desc wp-block-scrapad-blocks-article-desc\">\n<p>Scrap, as we already know,\u00a0<strong>is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">waste material<\/a>, consisting of pieces of metal from old objects, machines or appliances, which can be transformed into useful material<\/strong>. However, this classification also includes other types of non-metallic materials. That is why in this post we are going to explain the classification of the\u00a0<strong>types of scrap metal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is scrap metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrap metal is the name given to&nbsp;<strong>all pieces of old or scrap metal<\/strong>. Scrap is also known as old machinery or appliances that have ceased to function or other pieces of metal such as coins or jewelry of lesser value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metals are one of the most valuable resources, since, in economic terms,&nbsp;<strong>their primary production involves quite high investment and operating costs<\/strong>. Therefore, there is a&nbsp;<strong>high demand for scrap and metal<\/strong>&nbsp;waste for recovery and subsequent reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the metal production today is carried out by scrap recycling, since&nbsp;<strong>metals can be recovered and regenerated several times<\/strong>&nbsp;without affecting the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large W-100\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/ebook-ewc-codes-scrap-metal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EN-EBOOK-LER-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EN-EBOOK-LER-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EN-EBOOK-LER-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EN-EBOOK-LER-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/scrapad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EN-EBOOK-LER.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of&nbsp;scrap metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Types of scrap are normally classified into two main groups:\u00a0<strong>ferrous scrap<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>non-ferrous scrap<\/strong>.\u00a0The following is a\u00a0<strong>list of scrap metal items<\/strong>, that are also in the <a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-ewl-code-and-what-is-it-for\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-a-ewl-code-and-what-is-it-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EWC code list<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferrous scrap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferrous metal wastes are&nbsp;<strong>those that come from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/iron-steel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iron and&nbsp;steel scrap<\/a><\/strong>, as well as alloys and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/types-of-iron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">different types of iron<\/a>&nbsp;or steel. Therefore, they are also referred to as&nbsp;<strong>foundry scrap<\/strong>. These are used primarily for their durability and strength. To a large extent, you will find ferrous metals in the construction of automobiles, railroads, large-scale pipelines, housing or industrial containers. Most of them are magnetic to some degree, so they are also useful to produce household appliances and motors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this type of scrap has one negative characteristic, and that is that they are susceptible to rusting when exposed to climatic elements for prolonged periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ferrous scrap<\/strong>&nbsp;is classified into three scrap categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Industry scrap<\/strong>: that which comes from the industrial sector (product manufacturing), i.e., all that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/industrial-metals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial metals<\/a>&nbsp;that results after use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burr scrap<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel scrap<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-ferrous scrap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-ferrous scrap metals are usually&nbsp;<strong>more malleable and lighter<\/strong>, such as the differents&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/types-of-aluminum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of aluminum<\/a>, which makes them ideal for situations that demand strength without great weight: such as in canning or aircraft construction. They are generally used for their individual characteristics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also find them outdoors, thanks to their high resistance to rust and corrosion, making them the perfect choice for water pipes, roofs and traffic signs. In addition, these metals are non-magnetic, so they are also used as small electronic components and cables. That is&nbsp;why the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/e-waste-the-recycling-big-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electronic scrap recycling<\/a>&nbsp;is also important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of non-ferrous scrap metals<\/strong>&nbsp;include:&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/copper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Copper<\/a>&nbsp;is extracted from cables, pipes,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/plastic-pvc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PVC<\/a>&nbsp;wires or <a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/motors\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/motors\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electric motors<\/a>. This material can be found in kitchenware or, mostly, in everything related to pipes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/aluminum-sustainable-material\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aluminium is sustainable<\/a>&nbsp;and is found in ingots, profiles, offcuts and others. It is a material that can be used to make cutlery or cans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/brass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brass<\/a>&nbsp;is obtained in the form of shavings, offcuts, tinning or wires. All leftovers of this material can be used for decorative elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/bronze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bronze<\/a>&nbsp;is normally used in industrial machinery and can be recovered for use in decorative fixtures and the jewellery industry. We also explain in detail the main&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/differences-between-copper-and-bronze\/\">differences between copper and bronze<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of scrap recycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Metals have a great capacity for regeneration during the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/the-relevance-of-recycling-in-the-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">industrial recycling<\/a>&nbsp;process, which makes it a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of their&nbsp;<strong>recovery for the care of the environment<\/strong>. These are the most important benefits of scrap reuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower consumption of natural resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By&nbsp;<strong>increasing the use of recycled materials<\/strong>, it is possible to take care of the environment and help to better preserve natural resources, reusing the raw materials recovered through the scrap recycling process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduction of waste generation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the recycling of scrap and its classification and treatment during waste management, metal ready for reuse in new production processes is achieved again. In this way,&nbsp;<strong>raw material that would otherwise have ended up in the landfill is recovered<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reduced air and water pollution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The accumulation of waste in landfills produces high levels of air and water pollution. Therefore,&nbsp;<strong>proper waste management and recycling generates a reduction in solid metal waste<\/strong>&nbsp;and, consequently,&nbsp;<strong>reduces pollution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From ScrapAd, the reference platform for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scrap metal trading<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/materials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recyclable materials<\/a>, we hope we have clarified the&nbsp;<strong>different types of scrap<\/strong>&nbsp;that exist, we also talk about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/scrapad.com\/en\/blog\/types-of-industrial-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of industrial waste<\/a>. 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