Metal Purity, Grades & Terminology Explained
Metal Purity, Grades and Terminology Explained
Plain-language answers on purity, alloy grades, and the terminology buyers actually use — so you know what your material is worth.
Check Current Pricing →Browse the FAQsGrading terminology can feel like a foreign language — bare bright, #1, #2, alloy grades. This site translates it into plain English so you understand what you actually have.
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The Real Terminology Story
From Copper to Steel
Anyone Confused by Grading Terms
First-Time Sellers
Wondering what “bare bright” or “#2” actually means? Get the plain-language answer.
Read the FAQs →Mixed-Load Sellers
Understand how mixed metal actually gets priced, and whether sorting is worth it.
Read the guides →Businesses
Know when a formal grading certificate is actually worth the cost.
Read the certification guide →Common Questions
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