IDing metal(s). Is there scrap value worthwhile?

[TWray]

What’s with the little globular metals I keep finding? Alot of times I find these little globular metals, sometime sheets, that are nonmagnetic, to heavy to be aluminum, to hard to be lead, with minimum oxidation. What are they, and is it worthwhile to identify them for there scrap value? I’m fairly familiar with gold, silver, iron, aluminum, lead, copper, and the common copper alloys. I’m assuming the most other common types of metals are nickel, tin, and zinc. Is there a simple way to determine the difference between these and other metals. I believe zinc tends to get white blisters as it oxidizes. Do others? I’ve thought about figuring the specific gravity, but that seems a little over the top. Any help or direction? Thanks.

 

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[Loco-Digger]

I only save copper, brass and lead. I have a 5 gallon bucket dedicated to each in the garage. All other metals that are not in the form of a cool relic goes in the trash.

 

[against the wind]

Yep,, usually brass or copper gets saved. Maybe an axehead, stirrup, or horseshoe may end up on the barn wall.
Unless it is a spaceship's exterior heat shield tile, I have little use for it.

 

[RobRieman]

Pictures?

 

[TWray]

I’ll see if I can get a few posted. Thanks.

 

[mick56]

The blobs sound like melted aluminum, cans thrown in a fire.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I save lead balls/bullets to melt for casting new balls. Don't bother with the rest unless it is in the form of a coin or jewelry.

 

[TWray]

All are non ferrous, and I would say there density would fall between iron & lead.

I managed to get a few pics posted. I’m with just trashing it also. I just figured with the worst condition nickel paying .40 more than bare bright (A1) copper for scrap it’d be worth asking about. Thanks.

 

[pepperj]

Spray it with vinegar and if it foams it will be magnesium, but I'd lean towards zinc die cast.

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Electric Motors	$0.13
Power Tools	$0.03
Zinc Die Cast	$0.50
Die Cast Breakage	$0.14
Copper Transformers	$0.17
Non-PCB Ballasts	$0.06
Sealed Units	$0.08
Alternators	$0.21
Starters	$0.16

[h=3]FERROUS [/h]

Item	Price *per Ton unless noted
Prepared	$95/Ton
Unprepared	$65/Ton
Sheet Iron	$85/Ton
#1 Auto Cast	$130/Ton
#2 Cast	$80/Ton
Motor Blocks	$120/Ton

[h=3]LEAD [/h]

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Mixed Lead	$0.60
Lead Wheel Weights	$0.12
Range Lead	$0.40
Auto Batteries	$0.29

[h=3]STAINLESS STEEL [/h]

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Stainless Steel 304/18-8	$0.35
Stainless Steel 316	$0.43
Stainless Breakage	$0.08
Stainless Turnings	$0.26

[h=3]ALUMINUM [/h]

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Used Beverage Cans	$0.48
Old Cast	$0.39
Old Sheet	$0.40
10-10 Extrusion	$0.50
Painted Siding	$0.45
Alum Copper Rads	$1.10
Alum Copper Rads Cont	$.70
Insulated Aluminum Wire	$0.25
EC Wire	$0.53
Aluminum Transformers	$0.03
Aluminum Breakage	$0.12

[h=3]COPPER [/h]

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Bare Bright	$2.70
#1 Copper	$2.51
#2 Copper	$2.36
#1 ICW (70%)	$1.30
Romex (65%)	$1.21
#2 ICW (50%)	$0.88
Drop Cord (35%)	$0.43
Sheet Copper	$2.02
MCM (85%)	$1.77
Christmas Lights	$0.20

[h=3]CATALYTIC CONVERTERS [/h]

[h=3]STEEL & ALUMINUM RIMS [/h]

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Aluminum Rims on Car	$7/Each
Aluminum Rims with Tires	$0.10
Clean Aluminum Rims	$0.60

[h=3]BRASS [/h]

Item	Price *per lb. unless noted
Yellow brass	$1.74
Red brass	$1.88
Brass breakage	$0.40
Brass radiator	$1.52

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