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Scrap Metal Forum: Scrap Metal Identification

Post all questions/discussions related to scrap metal identification here. What is this made of, how to identify this metal, how to tell the difference between, etc.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Scrap Metal Specifications And Guidelines Circular

    Started by manchvegassalvage, 08-11-2014 07:01 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 20,479
    Flinthills
    09-17-2014, 03:20 PM Go to last post

  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Identifying Scrap Metals with Spark Testing

    Started by admin, 12-04-2012 07:23 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 27,421
    Otto
    12-04-2012, 09:06 PM Go to last post

  2. Thumbs up This thread is a serious one - A site that help you recognise every element! from a resistor to a rocket launcher!

    Started by Mario85Poland, 07-04-2019 01:06 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 8,727
    Mario85Poland
    07-04-2019, 01:06 PM Go to last post

  3. Some sites to identify metals

    Started by CAS, 10-17-2010 06:37 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,630
    Mick
    10-17-2010, 09:00 AM Go to last post

  4. PCB Identification

    Started by Reelman65, 07-12-2011 11:23 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    easyrecycle
    07-12-2011, 05:49 PM Go to last post

  5. Need help Identify some Wire out of an Airspan WipLL

    Started by mic0920, 10-23-2012 08:32 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,269
    Mechanic688
    10-23-2012, 10:25 PM Go to last post

  6. Need help identifying block of solder

    Started by Bamcis, 10-28-2012 07:34 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,066
    peacefrog
    11-16-2012, 12:59 PM Go to last post

  7. What are these? Euphonee SP 6015-MA 2

    Started by Motherloado, 01-10-2013 02:56 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    Bear
    01-10-2013, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  8. Heating coils

    Started by TheSheenyMan, 08-01-2013 09:50 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,509
    freonjoe
    08-01-2013, 09:52 AM Go to last post

  9. curious metal bar around a tv screen lead?.

    Started by waitninpgh, 02-24-2014 10:39 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,452
    MetalEarthRecycling
    02-24-2014, 10:47 PM Go to last post

  10. Question This thread has a tip for you - different types of Capacitors... how to ID, types, colors, etc.

    Started by poison76ivy, 05-18-2015 02:18 PM
    capacitors, ewaste
    • Replies: 1
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    logansryche
    05-18-2015, 02:44 PM Go to last post

  11. Metal HVAC ducting

    Started by JMac87, 05-16-2016 11:07 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 10,575
    kbl
    05-16-2016, 02:37 PM Go to last post

  12. Thermal Spray Wire - Forms and Application

    Started by heanjiametals, 07-14-2017 02:47 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    eesakiwi
    07-15-2017, 12:01 PM Go to last post

  13. Unusual transformer coil? Aluminium ?

    Started by ytk, 12-30-2017 11:35 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 20,389
    NHscrapman
    12-30-2017, 02:51 PM Go to last post

  14. What do you do with mixed metals?

    Started by CAS, 10-10-2010 10:41 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,605
    CAS
    10-10-2010, 02:42 PM Go to last post

  15. aluminum or stainless?

    Started by weaverman17, 10-18-2010 07:14 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,912
    TheMetalizer
    11-07-2010, 10:44 PM Go to last post

  16. How would one identify "inconel"

    Started by thrsxs, 08-12-2011 12:05 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,114
    Shippsrecycling
    08-12-2011, 09:33 PM Go to last post

  17. Question Red Brass VS. Bronze

    Started by george, 01-05-2012 01:36 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,820
    Filthy
    01-05-2012, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  18. This thead is a question - Copper wire seperation/grades???

    Started by yedi, 03-23-2013 09:28 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,053
    yedi
    03-25-2013, 08:55 AM Go to last post

  19. Monitor yoke

    Started by VERYOLDGUY, 04-27-2013 07:17 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,333
    Mechanic688
    04-27-2013, 12:50 PM Go to last post

  20. Help identifying pieces that came from a vintage test equipment auction

    Started by ScrappinRed, 12-24-2013 09:28 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,084
    ScrappinRed
    12-24-2013, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  21. This thead is a question - Chemical properties of Non-Ferrous

    Started by harleyeg05, 09-22-2015 05:16 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,178
    Mechanic688
    09-22-2015, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  22. Condar catalytic item from catalytic woodstove - need help

    Started by bpatnoe, 02-05-2013 05:36 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,433
    jghilino
    02-06-2013, 09:30 PM Go to last post

  23. CDROM Logic Board

    Started by chzman, 05-19-2013 10:24 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 4,324
    chzman
    05-19-2013, 10:58 PM Go to last post

  24. how to tell the difference?

    Started by weaverman17, 10-17-2010 11:58 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 26,602
    Mick
    10-17-2010, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  25. safe deposit locks

    Started by tvt63, 06-28-2013 10:09 AM
    locks
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,150
    RustyDollars
    06-28-2013, 09:05 PM Go to last post
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