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Non-Ferrous Copper
Insulated Copper Wire #2
Grade: Droid (Mixed Insulated Wire)Medium Tier
Mixed insulated wire, lower copper content, 70-85% recovery
Market Price EstimateUpdated Daily
$2,650/ MT
+85 (3.3%)vs yesterday
Verified specifications & market data
Chemical Composition
Elemental breakdown by percentage weight.
Standard composition limits
Values represent maximum allowed percentage unless otherwise noted.
Physical Properties
Material form, density, and contamination specifications.
Secondary grade insulated wire; mixed condition; requires secondary stripping processing; bulk demolition feedstock
Acceptable Inclusions
- Mixed insulation types (PVC, rubber, unknown)
- Deteriorated insulation (some acceptable)
- Light coating/paint on insulation
- Age-related wear
Prohibited Materials
- Completely bare copper >20% (different grade)
- Heavy solder coating
- Hazardous insulation (lead-based, asbestos)
- PCB components
- Radioactive materials
Quality Assurance
Testing protocols, sampling methods, and acceptance criteria.
Sampling Protocol
frequencyRandom selection
maximumQuantity30-40 samples per load
minimumQuantity0.5-1 tonne or 15-25 samples
notesSecondary insulated; less rigorous testing
percentage5-10% of lot
Acceptance Limits
contaminationMinimal; secondary processing compatible
copper Recovery70-85% recovery range acceptable
hazardous MaterialsMust exclude radioactive, asbestos, lead-based
insulation PresencePredominantly insulated
Weight Tolerance
variance±5% from purchase order weight
Required Test Methods
Visual Inspection
Purpose
- Assess insulation condition
- exclude hazmat only
Acceptance Criteria
- Pass: Predominantly insulated
- no obvious hazmat
Procedure
- Scan for condition
- hazmat exclusion primary
Insulation Type Assessment
Purpose
- Estimate mixed insulation composition
Acceptance Criteria
- Pass: Mixed PVC/rubber acceptable
Wire Stripping Test
Purpose
- Verify 70-85% copper recovery range
Acceptance Criteria
- Pass: Recovery within 70-85% range