Rare metal scrap in the UK

The category of other metal scrap predominantly includes non-ferrous metals and all kinds of their alloy combinations. Non-ferrous metals are considerably more expensive and highly praised for specific desirable qualities, such as low weight, non-magnetic properties, high conductivity, and resistance to corrosion. The list of such metals include lead, titanium, copper and aluminum, represented in separated categories, and also zinc, tin, nickel. Within this category another large group of metals exists. It is so called rare metals: cobalt, bismuth, indium, gallium, etc. These metals are extremely scarce, so the scrap recycling appears to be a vital part of production. Another group to mention is precious metals, such as silver, gold and platinum. All the metals mentioned have very narrow application field, but as a rule, they cannot be replaced by any other material, so the question of scrap recycling remains an urgent one, as rare metal scrap remains the main source for production of new metal goods.

Rare metal scrap prices

All the metal scrap, presented in this category is quite pricey. These metals are widely used for residential, industrial and commercial needs, in chemistry, in electronics, ets. Prices for rare metal scrap may range significantly. They are determined by the metal value by inself, type of the scrap and percentage of the necessary metal in it. Another important point in scrap evaluation is how easily the metal can be transformed into finished part and whether its properties will be changed somehow during this process. As the metals mentioned are in demand mostly in their purest state, often the electrolysis technology is applied, which brings about additional expenses.