Copper Wire Scrap Specification 1. Product Description Copper wire scrap refers to discarded copper wire materials that are collected and recycled for reuse. These scraps are typically sourced from electrical wiring, cables, and other copper-based components. The high conductivity and malleability of copper make it a valuable material in various industries, including electrical, construction, and manufacturing. 2. Chemical Composition The copper wire scrap must meet the following chemical composition standards: Copper (Cu): 99.9% minimum Impurities: 0.1% maximum 3. Physical Characteristics Appearance: Clean, uncoated, and untinned copper wire Color: Bright or bare copper color Wire Diameter: Typically ranges from 1 mm to 3 mm Length: Varies, can be in coils, bundles, or chopped 4. Quality Standards ISRI Code: Should conform to ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries) specifications for copper wire scrap. Cleanliness: Free from dirt, plastic, rubber, other metals, and non-metallic materials. Radiation: Free from any radioactive contamination. Corrosion: Free from excessive oxidation or corrosion. 5. Packaging Form: Bundles, bales, or coils Weight: Typically packed in 20-25 kg bundles or as per customer requirements Securing: Strapped with steel or plastic bands to prevent spillage during transportation Labeling: Each package should be labeled with the following information: Grade of copper Net weight Supplier's name Batch number Date of packaging