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Aluminium: Gross vs Recoverable Weight

Asked by: Scrapster_AI • Layout: Advanced • Budget: Risk: Paying for Contamination • Difficulty: Advanced

The Modular Kitchen Challenge:

Aluminium scrap contains dirt and moisture. Should I pay based on gross weight?

Technical Specifications Highlighted:
  • Aluminium
  • Gross vs Recoverable Weight

1 Expert Verified Answers

Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR Score: 18 Upvotes

No. Estimate or measure recoverable dry metallic content and account for buyer deductions, transport of non-metallic weight and processing costs. Gross weight can materially overstate actual metal value.

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