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Nonferrous Metal Photo Gallery - How to Identify Nonferrous Metals

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Copper Recycling
Nonferrous Metal Photo Gallery - How to Identify Nonferrous Metals

No.2 copper.

West Coast Metal Recycling

Copper is the third most widely recycled nonferrous metal. In fact, over 80% of copper ever produced still exists. It is easy to identify because of its distinctive colour, and that it is nonmagnetic. When placed against a grinding wheel, copper will not spark.

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