Shredded Ferrous: Control Residual Copper
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The Modular Kitchen Challenge:
Why can copper from vehicles become a problem for steel mills?
Technical Specifications Highlighted:
- Shredded Ferrous
- Control Residual Copper
1 Expert Verified Answers
Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR
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Copper from motors, wiring and other components can enter shredded ferrous scrap. Unlike elements that can be reduced through oxidation during steelmaking, copper is a residual element and is difficult to remove from liquid steel. Excessive copper can restrict steel grades and create hot-working problems, so low-copper consumers may impose strict scrap specifications.