In Scrap Metal Recycling, Looks Can Be Deceiving.
Posted: June 16th, 2011 | Author: peeladmin | Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: 1 Brite Copper scrap, brass plated, grades of metals, magnet, metal, non-ferrous (no iron) metal, plated zinc die cast, scrap metal recycling, shiny copper-coloured wire | No Comments »It May Look LIke A Duck and Quack LIke A Duck. But Is It Really A Duck?
There is an old maxim that says one should not judge a book by its cover. This has meaning in the scrap metal recycling industry as well. The outward appearance of metal can often fool you into thinking it is something that it is not. Here are some examples and some tips and tricks.
Take a close look at the picture below.
Copper or steel with a copper coating. Hard to tell, isn't it.
