Non-Ferrous Metals

Non-Ferrous metals can be recycled over and over. The easiest way to see if a metal is non-ferrous is to see if it’s magnetic: if the metal is not magnetic, then it is a non-ferrous metal.

Non-ferrous metals do not contain a significant amount of iron. This means they are known more for their pliability than their strength. They are also resistant to rust and corrosion, which means non-ferrous scrap metals tend to be shinier than ferrous scrap metals.

Common non-ferrous metals include aluminum, lead, and copper. Although, as you can see in the non-ferrous metals list below, the category consists of a range of metals.

Non-ferrous metals

Aluminium

Copper

Insulated wire

Brass

Lead

Zinc

Tin

Nickel alloys

Since they are not magnetic, non-ferrous metals are frequently used for wiring and electronics. Moreover, since they don’t rust or corrode, they’re used for roofing, gutters, pipes, and even outdoor signs.

Non-ferrous metals are often worth more than ferrous metals because they are rarer. Precious metals, such as silver and gold, are also non-ferrous metals. Johec is prepared to quote all non-ferrous metals and offer free audits of their quality.

One of the greatest benefits of non-ferrous metals is how often they can be recycled. Non-ferrous metals do not lose their chemical properties in the recycling process. So, they can be recycled an endless number of times.