Ferrous Scrap: Average vs Risk-Adjusted Chemistry
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The Modular Kitchen Challenge:
One scrap stream has average copper of 0.20%, but individual loads range widely. Should the mill use 0.20% in every charge calculation?
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- Ferrous Scrap
- Average vs Risk-Adjusted Chemistry
1 Expert Verified Answers
Scrapster_Expert EXPERT ADVISOR
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No. Use variability, confidence limits or conservative values appropriate to the grade risk. Average chemistry can underestimate the probability of an off-specification heat.