More than just a shiny metal, brass can be recycled over and over without losing its integrity, making it a smart and sustainable choice. From scrap back into a gleaming metal, brass goes through quite the journey to get there.
Brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc. It has a unique combination of durability and malleability, and depending on the ratio of zinc to copper, the colour and malleability change.
The first step in recycling brass is collection, and the items you have in your house, like old keys, doorknobs, or that old trumpet, aren't quite enough. A majority of scrap brass comes from a wide range of industries like HVAC, commercial plumbing, and car repair.
The next step is separating clean brass from dirty brass (brass that has other materials like paint, dirt, or other metals). Next is processing; this step can vary from facility to facility. The brass may first need to be cleaned of impurities, shredded, or flattened.
Now is where the heat comes in; the brass is melted (around 930°C), and any leftover impurities are separated. The liquid brass is then ready to be cast into a new shape.
The recycled brass is ready to be turned into new products, like rods or sheets that go through quality control and are then finally processed again into new products like pipes or parts. The brass starts its life again and may even end up being recycled again.
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