High-Quality Copper Wire Scrap for Sale | 99.9% Purity | Best Price & Global Supply

Product Description: Copper Wire Scrap

Copper Wire Scrap is a recyclable, non-ferrous metal sourced from used or discarded copper wiring. Known for its exceptional conductivity, durability, and high market value, copper wire scrap serves as a vital raw material for a wide range of industries including electrical, construction, and metallurgy. Its high recovery rate and reusability make it a sustainable choice for manufacturers worldwide.

Attributes

• Material: 100% Copper (bare bright, #1, #2, insulated, mixed, or tinned)
• Purity/Content: 99.90% – 99.99% (depending on grade)
• Grade Classification:
  • Bare Bright Copper Wire Scrap (unalloyed, shiny, clean)
  • No.1 Copper Wire Scrap (clean, uncoated, free of impurities)
  • No.2 Copper Wire Scrap (slightly coated, painted, or oxidized)
• Form/Appearance: Stripped wires, chopped/ granulated wires, coiled, or compressed bundles
• Wire Diameter Range: From 0.2 mm up to 25 mm (depending on collection)
• Surface Condition: May contain slight tarnish or oxidation; free from oil, grease, or heavy insulation (depending on grade)
• Color: Reddish-brown to bright shiny copper
• Conductivity: High electrical and thermal conductivity
• Density: 8.96 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 1083 °C
• Tensile Strength: Approx. 210–370 MPa (depending on form)
• Impurity Tolerance: Minimal presence of lead, iron, aluminum, or other non-metallic contaminants
• Moisture Content: ≤ 1%
• Ash/Residue: ≤ 0.5%
• Magnetic Properties: Non-magnetic
• Odor: Odorless (metallic smell when heated)

Packaging & Logistics

• Packaging: Baled, bundled, loose, or packed in jumbo bags/containers
• Loadability: ~20–25 MT per 20ft container (depending on form)
• Delivery Terms: CIF / CFR (as per buyer’s request)
• Inspection: SGS, Bureau Veritas, or equivalent third-party inspection available

Applications

• Electrical industry: cable, wire, motor winding, transformers
• Metallurgy: re-melting into ingots, billets, rods, or sheets
• Alloy production: brass, bronze, copper-nickel alloys
• Automotive & construction: pipes, fittings, radiators
• Sustainable recycling: reduces environmental impact compared to mining

Advantages

• 100% recyclable without loss of quality
• High global demand due to copper’s essential applications
• Energy-efficient raw material compared to virgin copper mining
• Cost-effective supply chain material for manufacturers