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A Review of Methods for Identifying Scrap Metals.

Authors
Newell-R; Brown-RE; Soboroff-DM; Makar-HV
Source
MISSING :19 pages
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
10006426
Abstract
As part of the Bureau of Mines program for conserving domestic mineral resources, a survey was made of the methods used for identifying scrap metals. Because of the large number of alloys currently being scrapped, correct identification of these materials is essential if they are to be recycled effectively. The methods and instruments used to identify scrap metals are described and evaluated. These include object recognition, color, density, magnetic testing, spark testing, chemical spot testing, thermoelectric measurements, eddy current measurements, and elemental analysis by chemical and instrumental methods. Other potential techniques are discussed also.
Publication Date
19820101
Document Type
IH; Information Circular;
Fiscal Year
1982
Identifying No.
IC 8902
NIOSH Division
AVRC;
Source Name
MISSING
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