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Scrap metal is everywhere! if you just want a little scrap for some alternate pupose, find a broken appliance like a microwave and break it open to harvest the wire.
if you are looking to sell the metal for a profit, go to auto shops, machine shops, engineering companies, and the like to inquire as to how they dispose of scrap. offer to take it off their hands.
For more info, check out the How To in the related links.
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Why should scrap metal dealers not buy copper wire for recycling?
The copper wire is likely to be stolen and could get the scrap dealer into trouble with the police.
Where can you get scrap metal or scrap wire in Chicago?
If you are looking to get scrap metal or wire, you most likely don't want to pay for it. If you don't mind paying, simply go to you closest scrap yard and explain that you just want to buy a little wire. (you will probably have to pay 2x their buying price) If you are looking to find your own, just go to http://scrappingmetal.blogspot.com and read the "How To" that is there
Where can you find scrap heap magnets?
Scrap heap magnets can be found at scrap yards, recycling centers, or online marketplaces where industrial equipment and tools are sold. You may also find them at metal fabrication or engineering supply stores.
Would scrap metal be attracted to electromagnet?
Yes, scrap metal can be attracted to an electromagnet because when an electric current passes through the coil of wire in the electromagnet, it creates a magnetic field that can attract ferromagnetic materials like iron and steel.
How do electromagnets pick up scrap metal?
Electromagnets use an electric current to generate a magnetic field, which attracts metallic objects such as scrap metal. When the electric current flows through the coil of wire in the electromagnet, it creates a magnetic field that magnetizes the metal, allowing it to be lifted and moved.
How do electromagnets work-3 uses?
An electromagnet is essentially a metal core encased in an electric wire. Without electricity, the 'magnet' doesn't work. Run a current through the wire, and the magnet becomes active. One of the commonest uses - is in a scrap metal yard - where it's used to lift large quantities of scrap onto a conveyor belt for sorting.
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Albany New york?
This depends on the grade and type of scrap metal you have (i.e. is it wire, cable, buss bar, bare brite, etc.). No 1 heavy scrap copper is around $2.65 per pound (lbs) , No 1 bare brite copper wire is arpund $2.70 per pound (lb). Prices fluctuate daily
What is the price per pound of scrap copper in Los Angeles Ca?
Current prices of scrap metal prices for copper vary depending on grade (bare brite, #1, #2 etc.). No.1 havey scrap copper is around $3.25 per lb whereas No.1 Bare Brite copper wire is around $3.33 per lb. (as of May 31, 2008) To get current scrap metal prices go to http://www.scrapmetalpricesandauctions.com/
Recycling scrap copper in the production of copper wire?
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What is the price per pound of scrap copper wire in cincinatti Ohio?
Current prices of scrap metal prices for copper vary depending on grade (bare brite, #1, #2 etc.). No.1 heavy scrap copper is around $3.25 per lb whereas No.1 Bare Brite copper wire is around $3.33 per lb. (as of May 31, 2008) Updates Mid June 2011 - current copper prices are based upon Comex, LME and spot market prices which in turn are based on economic conditions. Of all the scrap metals, copper is one of the metal that recently is seeing significant fluctuations. Post of a price here would be obsolete within 24hrs. Best suggestion is to check various online sources then call your local scrap yard and compae what the yard is offering versus comex pricing to make sure you obtain best pricing. As far as copper wire, always strip the insulation off the copper cable or wire to get the highest scrap copper prices.
How exactly does scrap heap metal work i need it for my cience homework would be grate if you could include how i can increase the strength thanks?
welll a scrap heat metal magnet works because it has an electromagnet inside it. The electromagenet has a soft iron core (so that when it can be turned on and off), a coil of wire with lots of turns (to increase the strength of the magnet), and the voltage is very high( also to increase strength.
What is the price of NO. 2 copper for recycling?
Current scrap metal price is below on Feb 26. 2010 ( fas main port of US , min 40000 lb ) bare bright wire : $ 3.19 lb #1 copper scrap : $ 3.06 lb #2 copper scrap : $ 2.97 lb
