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Light Copper Calculator
Estimate the value of light copper based on london metals exchange (lme) copper + recovery cost deduction.
Light Copper Calculator
Processing & Recovery Analysis
Estimated Net Value
£1,078.13
£1.08 per kg (avg)
Copper Content
45%
Recovery Rate
75%
Contamination
45.0%
Material & Processing
1000.0 kg
45.0%
£
£
75.0%
Contamination Analysis
Total: 45.0%Paint/Coating
%
Plastic/Rubber
%
Steel/Iron
%
Aluminum
%
Brass/Bronze
%
Solder
%
Oxidation
%
High Contamination45.0% - Advanced processing required
Analysis Breakdown
Financial Summary
Raw Copper Content450.00 kg
Recoverable Copper337.50 kg
Gross Market Value£2,278.13
Processing Costs-£1,200.00
Net Value£1,078.13
Composition Visualizer
Pure Copper45%
Contamination45.0%
Recoverable Yield33.75%
Light Copper Grade
Material with >30% contamination typically requires advanced processing including chemical leaching or electrolytic refining.
Final Valuation
1000.0 kg • 45% Cu
£1,078.13
Estimated Net Value
About this Calculator
Market Basis
London Metals Exchange (LME) Copper + Recovery Cost Deduction
Typical Value
Varies by market conditions
Pricing Formula
LME copper × (copper content % ÷ 100) – Processing costReady to get started?
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