Characteristics
- Made from brass (copper-zinc alloy).
- Common alloy compositions: 70/30 and 65/35 (Cu/Zn).
- Available in sheet, label, or stamping scrap form.
- Clean surface with minimal contamination.
- Free from iron, plastic, and other foreign metals.
Sources
- Metal nameplate manufacturers.
- Brass stamping factories.
- Electrical and electronic component manufacturers.
- Brass sheet fabrication plants.
Value
- Classified as new scrap with high recycling value.
- Uniform alloy composition for efficient recycling.
- Label 70/30 generally commands a higher price than Label 65/35 due to its higher copper content.
