You can sell carbide scrap to many companies that will buy scrap carbide and pay you for it. Scrap carbide usually sells for between $5 and $10 a pound in the United States. Recycling carbide is a good idea because it has several environmental benefits. It contains a heavy metal that can be detrimental to the atmosphere and environment.
Carbide is also known as tungsten carbide and cemented scrap carbide. It is considered a precious metal and is used in electronics, jewelry, tools, and sports equipment in the U.S.
There are several reasons to sell carbide. It has valuable qualities such as resistance to heat and its hardness. Due to its durability, carbide is used in the production of cutting tools. It is often coated in a titanium compound for added strength and to reduce the risk of damage.
Carbide is known as a non-ferrous metal along with brass, copper, and aluminum. They are much more valuable to sell than ferrous metals like iron and steel. Everyday of the year, the United States processes on average enough ferrous scrap to build 25 Eiffel Towers each day. You can sell carbide and tungsten carbide scrap to anyone willing to buy it. In order to sell carbide however, you have to have it. You may want to check old appliances, jewelry, and tools to see if they contain carbide.
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