aluminum or stainless

**pa_scrapper** · 10-16-2011, 06:25 PM

which is worth more stainless or aluminum i think it is aluminum but im not sure?

**Mick** · 10-16-2011, 07:09 PM

In order of typical value: Sheet aluminum will be cheapest, then stainless steel and Extrusion worth more. All within a few cents a pound and SS may at times be worth the least.

**Mechanic688** · 10-16-2011, 08:49 PM

http://www.877ironmike.com/metal-prices

**eesakiwi** · 10-16-2011, 08:56 PM

Stainless weighs more volume wise, so I do go after even small bits of stainless steel.

Whats the story with Ali Extrusion? I have always put my extrusion (from ovens & windows etc) in as 'domestic'.
Should I save it all up & put it in separate?

**Torker Man** · 10-16-2011, 09:18 PM

Depends on the yard, smaller yards it seems put cast, domestic, and extrusion all in together at about $1.10 AUD a KG around my way.

A large yard I used to go to paid $1.30 kg for extrusion and $1.10 for the rest (cans were $1.00 kg..)

hope that helps Kiwi?

Nikel price dropped so SS is around $1.00 AUD a KG at the moment..