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The World of Metal Recycling: The Facts

The World of Metal Recycling: The Facts

How much do we really know about the metal recycling world?  A competitive and established industry spanning the entire globe, it’s quite a complex subject.  However, there are a lot of statistics out there worth highlighting, especially to show the sheer value that...
Can lead be recycled?

Can lead be recycled?

Not only is lead a recyclable metal, it possesses some of the highest recycling rates of all materials commonly used today.  In fact, more lead is now produced through recycling than mining. With innate properties such as softness and malleability making it highly...
All about aluminium recycling

All about aluminium recycling

The aluminium recycling industry is increasingly important to the UK’s economy in terms of manufacturing, protecting the environment, and more. Read on for more detail in this special Super Metal Recycling guide to aluminium, covering everything you need to know on...
Why is the price of palladium so high?

Why is the price of palladium so high?

The price of this precious metal can fluctuate and is a factor in the theft of catalytic converters due to its resale price. In this article we look at why the price of palladium is high and its numerous uses. What is Palladium? Palladium is a precious metal mined...
Steel Grades

Steel Grades

Steel is a remarkably versatile construction material, and it is used for a lot of things, including buildings, railway lines, and the framework or support for large structures. The reason it is so versatile is its unique makeup, which allows it to be formed, using...
Which metals are magnetic?

Which metals are magnetic?

First things first: magnetic materials are always made of metal, but not all metals are magnetic. To take iron as an example, iron is one of the metals that is classed as magnetic, so any metal that contains iron will be magnetic too. That’s why steel, which contains...