Scrap Steel — high purity recycling grade

Description

1. Product Overview
IScrap Steel (high purity recycling grade) is a premium ferrous scrap commodity, sourced from post-industrial and select post-consumer streams, rigorously processed to minimize residual elements such as copper, tin, and chrome. It is primarily used as a raw material in electric arc furnace (EAF) and basic oxygen furnace (BOF) steelmaking to produce new flat-rolled, long, and specialty steels. The key value proposition lies in its consistently high density, low gangue content, and predictable chemistry, which directly reduces melt energy costs and improves yield. In an era of carbon-constrained steel production, this product is strategically critical for mills aiming to lower CO₂ intensity while maintaining high throughput and metallurgical reliability.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition (typical max residuals):

  • Cu ≤ 0.20%

  • Sn ≤ 0.010%

  • Cr ≤ 0.08%

  • Ni ≤ 0.05%

  • Mo ≤ 0.02%

  • Total residuals ≤ 0.35%

• Purity level / grade: High purity recycling grade — equivalent to ISRI 200 series (shredded scrap) with premium sorting

• Physical characteristics:

  • Form: Shredded, compacted fragments (max dimension ≤ 150 mm)

  • Color: Metallic grey / oxidized surface

  • Bulk density: 1.2 – 1.6 t/m³ (varies by compaction)

  • Free of sealed containers, combustibles, and non-ferrous attachments

• Packaging options: Loose bulk in open-top containers or 1.5 MT bales (banded, moisture-protected)

• Shelf life: Indefinite when stored away from standing water and corrosive chemicals

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Electric arc furnace (EAF) mini-mills, integrated BOF plants, foundries producing high-grade castings, and specialty alloy producers

• Specific operational use cases:

  • Charge mix for automotive-grade flat steel (DP600, TRIP steels)

  • Ladle metallurgy feed for rebar and wire rod where residual control is critical

  • Starter scrap for stainless steel dilution in hybrid furnaces

• Why it performs better than alternatives:

  • Higher bulk density vs. light scrap → faster melt rates, lower electrode wear

  • Lower residual elements vs. standard shredded scrap → enables production of high-value, non-age-hardening finished steels

• Efficiency / cost advantages: Reduces flux consumption by 8–12%, cuts tapping-to-tapping time by up to 6%, and minimizes realloying costs for copper and tin control

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Every lot tested via optical emission spectrometry (OES); certified CoA provided per 500 MT batch

• Supply reliability: Dedicated processing lines in three continents with 5,000+ MT monthly capacity per origin

• Logistics capability: Pre-cleared for maritime shipping with ISPS-certified warehousing at load ports

• Price competitiveness: Fixed quarterly pricing with volume escalators; long-term contracts available (6–24 months)

• Sustainability: Verified 98% recycled content; Scope 3 emissions reduction certificate available upon request

• Technical support: Dedicated metallurgical engineer support for charge optimization and melt modeling

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT (loose) or 15 MT (baled)

• Loading capacity per container:

  • 20 ft dry container: 20 – 22 MT (loose or baled)

  • 40 ft open-top container: 24 – 26 MT (loose)

• Lead time: 14 days from order confirmation for FOB shipment

• Incoterms offered: FOB, CFR, CIF (major global ports)