Comprehensive guide to scrap metal grades, specifications, and classifications. Learn how to maximize value from your scrap materials with proper identification and sorting.
Copper is one of the most valuable scrap metals, priced based on purity and form. Understanding grades helps you maximize returns.
The highest grade of copper scrap. Un-coated, unalloyed copper wire that is bright and clean, with minimum 99.9% copper content.
Clean, unalloyed copper scrap with minimal oxidation. Must be free of insulation, paint, and foreign materials.
Unalloyed copper with light oxidation, paint, or contamination. Should be free of soldered connections.
Copper wire with insulation intact. Price varies based on copper recovery percentage after stripping.
Aluminum grades are classified by form, alloy composition, and contamination levels. Clean aluminum commands significantly higher prices.
Clean aluminum from castings, engine blocks, and housings. Should be free of iron, brass, and other contaminants.
Clean aluminum from window frames, doors, and structural profiles. High purity aluminum alloy.
Aluminum sheets, plates, and coils. Clean material without composite layers or attachments.
Aluminum electrical conductors, power cables, and communication cables.
Steel and iron are priced based on form, cleanliness, and composition. Proper sorting by type increases value.
Heavy steel scrap, typically 1/4 inch thick or more. Includes structural steel, beams, and plates.
Steel scrap from machining operations. Lower value due to oil contamination and processing costs.
Iron castings, engine blocks, pipes, and fittings. Brittle and reusable in steel production.
Chromium-nickel steel alloys with corrosion resistance. Higher value than carbon steel.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Different brass compositions have different values based on copper content.
Brass with visible zinc content (yellow color). Contains approximately 35% zinc.
Copper-rich brass with reddish color. Higher copper content means higher value.
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Separating copper from brass, or stainless from carbon steel, can increase your returns by 20-40%. Take time to sort materials before sale.
Stripping insulation from copper wire, removing steel bolts from brass, or cleaning oil from aluminum significantly improves pricing.
Understanding weight helps you evaluate quotes. We provide certified weighing on-site so you see exactly what you're being paid for.
Metal prices fluctuate with LME. While timing the market is difficult, selling when you have quality sorted material is always advantageous.
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Current steel scrap prices and market analysis.
Everything about brass scrap pricing in the UAE.
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Get Quote WhatsApp UsStainless steel is a corrosion-resistant alloy widely used in UAE's construction, manufacturing, and hospitality industries. Our stainless steel scrap prices reflect the grade (304, 316, 430) and current nickel content in the international market.
Most common stainless steel grade, contains approximately 8% nickel. Highest scrap value among stainless grades. Found in kitchen equipment, sinks, and architectural applications across UAE hotels and restaurants.
Marine-grade stainless steel containing 2% molybdenum. Premium pricing due to superior corrosion resistance. Common in UAE coastal installations, marine applications, and chemical processing facilities.
Understanding ferrous and non-ferrous metals helps you identify and categorize your scrap materials for better value.
Ferrous metals contain iron and are magnetic. They include steel and iron scrap. Ferrous metals are priced based on iron content and global steel demand.
Examples: Steel scrap, iron scrap, cast iron, HMS (Heavy Melting Steel)
Non-ferrous metals contain no iron and are non-magnetic. They command higher prices due to superior conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Examples: Copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, lead
Non-ferrous metals like copper and aluminum generally command 5-10x higher prices than ferrous metals per kg. This is why separating your materials by ferrous vs non-ferrous is essential for maximizing your scrap value. When you sort and separate your scrap, you ensure you get the best prices for each material type.
Understanding steel scrap types helps you identify and categorize your ferrous materials for the best steel scrap prices.
The prices of steel scrap fluctuate based on global demand, construction activity in UAE and GCC, LME index movements, and local supply. Our steel scrap prices today reflect these transparent market factors with no hidden deductions.