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Scrap metal sales are a way for you to earn a little extra money while cleaning out damaged appliances or home fixtures. Brass and copper are both metals commonly found in metal recycling plants. While brass is a product of copper and zinc, there are notable differences in these metals that affect the value of each. Before selling your brass or copper to your local recycling plant, you must determine these differences and separate each piece to ensure a fair price.
Note what the metal is used for. For example, copper is commonly used in cookware and electrical appliance wiring. Brass is used more for decorative art and piping throughout a home.
Examine the color of the metal. Pure copper is pink, while tarnish will give copper a red, orange or green hue. Brass is yellow and tarnish shows black or dark gray.
Hold the metal in your hand to determine its weight. Copper is heavier than brass because of its chemical composition. Copper has the same density and weight as iron while brass is light and flimsy.
Examine any markings on the metal. Stamps that say "Copper Alloy" or "Bronze" also refer to brass metals. Pure copper will most likely be unstamped.
Note what the metal is used for. For example, copper is commonly used in cookware and electrical appliance wiring. Brass is used more for decorative art and piping throughout a home.
Examine the color of the metal. Pure copper is pink, while tarnish will give copper a red, orange or green hue. Brass is yellow and tarnish shows black or dark gray.
Hold the metal in your hand to determine its weight. Copper is heavier than brass because of its chemical composition. Copper has the same density and weight as iron while brass is light and flimsy.
Examine any markings on the metal. Stamps that say "Copper Alloy" or "Bronze" also refer to brass metals. Pure copper will most likely be unstamped.
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