Understanding Copper Tubing vs. Brass: What Are They Made Of?

[@JUANORQUIO]

WoW! That’s Awesome! Have a lovely new week!

[@bluejay3369]

Wasn't the valve red brass being 80% copper? I thought yellow is 60%-70%

[@iScrapApp]

we touched on this and replied during our weekly scrap report. Check out the full video here: kzbin.infozlyPlGEEcUM

[@MrEricH5470]

How do you grade copper shavings from a machine shop cnc mill? both clean and (dirty with either coolant or machining sludge in it)

[@iScrapApp]

Clean will likely go as a clean turning price - similar to a #3 copper price. For the dirty turnings, expect something closer to an insulated wire price: iscrapapp.com/metals/copper-turnings/

[@MrEricH5470]

@@iScrapApp THANKYOU

[@jeromeogivenz954]

What is your opinion on entry-level copper wire Granulator separators and what grade and price does the granulated copper go for?

[@iScrapApp]

granulated copper will be a similar price to turnings at most yards: iscrapapp.com/metals/copper-turnings/ As far as a machine, generally the lower end ones (in our experience aren't great. You generally need a higher end machine, that have better sorting mechanisms, but the cost is generally out of range of any hobbyist or individual scrapper

[@1Est87]

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[@kennyreck]

That's an awesome piece of technology you have there it's way better than using a magnet lol how much do those go for?

[@iScrapApp]

We mentioned it in the video! They are pricey. On average between $20-50k

[@kennyreck]

@iScrapApp Yeah that's out of my budget I rather buy a truck instead lmaooo I appreciate your videos!

[@billverheyden2561]

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[@buentaste]

Any alternative to that expensive machine?

[@billverheyden2561]

@@buentaste grinder

[@buentaste]

@@billverheyden2561 lol 😂 down to the minimum percentage? I'll become a chemist....

[@iScrapApp]

Without an XRF, we recommend an angle grinder to try and see the bare betal after scuffing it up a bit.