To get a good deal from your metal scrap recycling centre, it important to keep up with market news, price changes, and other things that can affect your profits at the scrap centre. However, it is also important to know and remember the tricks of this trade that can help you earn more and master the trade. Read on to discover some.
Magnetic test
This is fundamental. It is one of the most important tests you should do using a magnet. A magnet helps you sort ferrous metals from the non-ferrous ones. If a metal sticks to the magnet, know that it is a ferrous type such as iron and steel. If the metal does not stick, it is a non-ferrous type like copper and brass.
Insight- Non-ferrous metals are worth more cash than ferrous metals.
Metal file test | Scrap metals Doha
Whenever you find it difficult to identify the type of the metal, use a metal file. Use it to file down coated items like wires to determine the metal type. It is very useful to determine things that contain copper and brass. For instance, you will find some pipes tarnished or stained. In such cases, use a metal file and you will be able to see the true color of the metal. For example, reddish color represents copper and yellow represents brass. Similarly use a metal file to decode the materials of different types of wire. For example, silver represents aluminum, while a reddish hue represents copper.
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Disclaimer:This article(s) has been prepared solely for information purposes, using publicly-accessible sources that are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of publishing. LUCKY GROUP accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from the use of information, images or opinions expressed in the report. LUCKY GROUP does not give warranty of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy and reliability of the information included in the article(s).
Magnetic test
This is fundamental. It is one of the most important tests you should do using a magnet. A magnet helps you sort ferrous metals from the non-ferrous ones. If a metal sticks to the magnet, know that it is a ferrous type such as iron and steel. If the metal does not stick, it is a non-ferrous type like copper and brass.
Insight- Non-ferrous metals are worth more cash than ferrous metals.
Metal file test | Scrap metals Doha
Whenever you find it difficult to identify the type of the metal, use a metal file. Use it to file down coated items like wires to determine the metal type. It is very useful to determine things that contain copper and brass. For instance, you will find some pipes tarnished or stained. In such cases, use a metal file and you will be able to see the true color of the metal. For example, reddish color represents copper and yellow represents brass. Similarly use a metal file to decode the materials of different types of wire. For example, silver represents aluminum, while a reddish hue represents copper.
Image Source: ispc.com.sa
Disclaimer:This article(s) has been prepared solely for information purposes, using publicly-accessible sources that are believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of publishing. LUCKY GROUP accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from the use of information, images or opinions expressed in the report. LUCKY GROUP does not give warranty of any kind regarding the completeness, accuracy and reliability of the information included in the article(s).