06/11/2025
Aluminum Wire Scrap Specification
1. Material Name:
Aluminum Wire Scrap (Clean / Unalloyed or Alloyed depending on source)
2. Description:
Clean aluminum wire scrap, free from insulation, plastic, or other non-metallic materials. Sourced from electrical cables, conductors, or mechanical wires. Can be bare or tinned, soft or hard-drawn.
Chemical Composition (Typical % by weight)
(Varies slightly depending on alloy type – for general aluminum wire scrap)
Element Symbol Typical Range (%)
Aluminum Al 98.0 – 99.7
Silicon Si ≤ 0.30
Iron Fe ≤ 0.50
Copper Cu ≤ 0.10
Magnesium Mg ≤ 0.10
Manganese Mn ≤ 0.10
Zinc Zn ≤ 0.10
Titanium Ti ≤ 0.05
Others (total) — ≤ 0.15
Physical Characteristics
Form: Loose aluminum wire pieces, coils, or bundles
Wire Diameter: Typically 1–15 mm (depending on source)
Density: ~2.7 g/cm³
Melting Point: ~660°C
Color: Silver-white metallic
Condition: Clean and dry, free of oxidation or insulation residues
Quality Requirements
Property Requirement
Aluminum Purity ≥ 98% (for general wire scrap) or ≥ 99.7% (for EC Grade)
Contamination (non-metal, dirt, oil, insulation) ≤ 1%
Iron or Steel Attachments 0%
Moisture 0% (must be dry and free of water)
Insulated Wire Allowed No (unless specified as insulated wire scrap)
Common Types
EC Grade Wire Scrap (Electrical Conductor): 99.7% Al, from power lines
Mixed Aluminum Wire Scrap: 97–99% Al, from various sources
Taint/Tabor (ISRI): Clean mixed aluminum clippings and wire
Talon (ISRI): Clean aluminum wire or cable, free of insulation
Uses (After Recycling)
Re-melting into aluminum ingots or billets
Electrical conductor manufacturing
Alloy production
Automotive and construction components
Classification & Codes
ISRI Code: Talon (Clean aluminum wire scrap)
HS Code: 7602.00 (Aluminum waste and scrap)
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