What is Aluminum? “Pure aluminum is a silvery-white metal with many desirable characteristics. It is light, nontoxic (as the metal), nonmagnetic and nonsparking, somewhat decorative and is easily formed, machined, and cast.” Despite being an abundant element in the earth’s crust, Aluminum is not found free in nature. The Bayer process is used to refine aluminium from bauxite, and aluminium ore. What is Aluminum Alloy? An aluminum alloy is made when various elements are mixed…
If you are ever curious about recycling as a way to make some money on the side or as a full-blown business Not all aluminum is created equal though, and there is often more efficient ways to recycle than picking up cans from the side of the roads or after the latest rock concert. Here are the various aluminum types and what they can bring. UBC Cans Universal Beverage Cans make up at least 60…
State Metal Industries manufactures high quality specification secondary aluminum ingot. State Metal Industries produces our Ingot through the process of smelting, but what exactly is smelting? Smelting is a form of extractive metallurgy; its main use is to produce a metal from its ore. This includes iron extraction, for the production of steel, from iron ore, and copper extraction and other base metals, like Aluminum, from their ores. Smelting involves more than just “melting the…
State Metal Industries recently expanded office facilities at our South Second Street headquarters, remodeling the first floor and adding a new second level. This additional space will allow new efficiencies for our clerical and management staff. Along with the expansion, we’ve upgraded our communications infrastructure. Both improvements will help support our growth and continuing commitment to recycling and Camden.
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