Improving Scrap Metal Recycling Operations

Accurately measuring the content of valuable metals

Scrap metal recycling has become big business, but globalized trade in scrap metal increases alloy mix-ups and cost for steel mills and foundries. The exact chemical composition of scrap, including the existence of contaminants or hazardous elements, must be determined for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Scrap metal recyclers use handheld XRF and LIBS analyzers to rapidly identify and accurately sort different types of metals and alloys at material transfer points and guarantee the quality of the product delivered to their customers. Elemental analysis of scrap can help upgrade stock, increase inventory value, and provide a higher quality of product to customers, while radiation detection equipment helps keep contaminated metals out of the supply and finished products.