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In the 3 dollar range give or take if it is bare wire.

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What is the price of copper scrap in NJ?

price varies each day. there are websites to keep current on these changing prices. Update Oct 2011 - Scrap copper has come down from historic high's of over $4.25 per pound to now as low as $3 to $3.50 a pound depending on the grade of scrap (i.e. stripped copper cable "bare brite" is more then small insulated copper wire


What is the current scrap price for copper?

The term "current" is relative as copper prices change daily as well as hourly based on market conditions. There are many websites that have this current information which you should check often in order to determine proper pricing. The price of scrap copper varies depending on your region and the type of scrap copper. Copper prices vary on a daily basis and one should check internet for scrap metal prices for daily pricing. However for early April 2012 - On the East Coast USA, prices are: #1 Bare Bright Wire $3.40 /lb. #1 Copper Tubing/Flashing $3.15 /lb. #2 Copper Tubing/Wire (Tin Coat) $2.90 /lb. #3 Roofing Copper $2.75 /lb. Brass $1.80 /lb. whereas in the midwest expect Scrap Bare Bright Copper$3.31 lbScrap #1 Copper$3.21 lbScrap #2 Copper$3.03 lb


What is the importance of copper economically?

Copper is economically important to the electrical industry, since copper wire is the most broadly useful form of electrical conductor; copper is also used for many other things, cookware, the manufacture of brass or bronze (both of which are alloys that include copper), and let us not forget, pennies (and other denominations of coins, which are often made with copper alloys).


How did barbed wire change the economy?

Barbed wire played an essential role in the territorial expansion. It reduced the cost of enclosing land, and kept cattle contained. Barbed wire led to conflicts between farmers and ranchers when cattlemen began cutting the fences to allow cattle to pass through to find better grazing lands.


What does wire transfer in transit mean?

It means it is in progress. In transit refers to a money transfer that is still in progress within the banking channel. The wire transfer's funds are snaking its way across to the beneficiary, and whilst it is in progress, as depending on the type of wire transfer, etc. some banks can take from a few hours to a few days for the wire transfer to be completed.

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How much is stripped copper wire worth?

3$ per pound


How much is scrap copper going for in Maine?

As of October 13, 2008 - No. 1 Heavy Scrap Copper is around $2 per pound , No.1 bare brite copper wire is around $2.01 per pound, copper pipe is around $1.56 per lb.


How much does a lb of copper weigh?

It is impossible to give an answer. For instance, a metre of copper wire, or a metre of a copper ingot?


If silver is a better conductor than copper then why is copper wire used in daily life instead of silver wire?

The price of copper today is $3.43 a pound. The price of silver today is $12.90 an ounce. Copper is much cheaper.


Composition of copper wire in generators?

how much copper is in copper wire


What is the price per pound of scrap copper wire in New Mexico?

4.10 a pound


What is the price of scrap copper in utica ny?

As of Aug 18, 2008 No 1 bare brite copper wire is around $3 per pound No 1 copper wire scrap is around $2.87 per pound Copper turning are around $2.28 per lb


What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Lafayette In?

As of Aug 18, 2008 Large Copper Motors are around $40 cents per lb No 1 bare brite copper wire is around $3 per pound No 1 copper wire scrap is around $2.87 per pound Copper turning are around $2.28 per lb


How much does 100 feet of 10 gauge copper weigh?

Depends on the thicknes of the wire. About three pounds, according to this site: http://www.rjleahy.com/Store/wire/cwi.htm See second chart on left... 10 ga copper wire is about 33 feet per pound.


How much is scrap copper in AZ?

depends on the grade and type of scrap copper. for example do you have insulated cable, stripped copper wire, buss bar, etc. No. 1 heavy scrap copper is around $3.00 per pound (lb)


How much does a pound of 11 gauge wire weigh?

A pound.


How much does 14 gauge insulated copper wire weigh?

0.986 pounds (about 1 pound).[1] Edit: I believe the correct answer is 101.18 feet of 12 gauge cooper wire weights 2 pounds. The American Wire Gauge (AWG) Table indicates 50.59 feet per pound. The second answer is correct.