Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

Difference between a virgin raw material and a reprocessed material

I am looking for the explanation of the difference between the virgin material (Cu alloy) and a reprocessed material. When we talked about the longevity of these two materials or about their respective properties, whether there is any change in both of them or not and if there is some change then how can we find it out.

Amit Sharma
Sr. Engg in Q.A. deptt. - New Delhi, India
January 7, 2009

If it is a true copper alloy and the recycled material has gone thru a proper remelt process, then they are the same IF you do a chemical analysis on each of them and they are the same. The aging has to be the same also.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
January 9, 2009

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: