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Question by Tutti: can’t get copper mold pan clean? after a failed attempt at rum cake, my copper mold pan has this sticky/hard stuff on it. It’s on the silver-colored inside, not sure what metal it is. Of course I can’t put this in the dishwasher, so I haven’t done that. I have tried to hand wash it, soak it and scrub, soak it and scrap with plastic spatula. All have gotten very little off. I’ve been able to scrap a little off with my nails, but the little I’ve scraped off, leaves a residue that can’t be removed. Don’t really know what it is that is stuck on it. It’s is residue from the dough I used. Any suggestions? I can’t use it again until I can clean it. Thanks for your…. Click Here to Read More

by Hermés Question by Tutti: can’t get copper mold pan clean? after a failed attempt at rum cake, my copper mold pan has this sticky/hard stuff on it. It’s on the silver-colored inside, not sure what metal it is. Of course I can’t put this in the dishwasher, so I haven’t done that. I have tried to hand wash it, soak it and scrub, soak it and scrap with plastic spatula. All have gotten very little off. I’ve been able to scrap a little off with my nails, but the little I’ve scraped off, leaves a residue that can’t be removed. Don’t really know what it is that is stuck on it. It’s is residue from the dough I used. Any suggestions? I can’t use it again until I can clean it. Thanks…. Click Here to Read More

Copper ions as morphogens for the formation of polymer films by click chemistry (PhysOrg.com) — Scientists are envious of nature because of its ability to build up highly complex structures like organs and tissues in an ordered fashion without any problem; it takes a great deal of effort for scientists to produce defined microscale structures. Pierre Schaaf and a team of scientists from Strasbourg have now imitated a few of nature’s tricks in order to get a polymer film to … Read more on…. Click Here to Read More

Feds looking for suspect in base copper heist Federal investigators are looking for information from the public about a large amount of copper stolen from Camp Lejeune. Beginning Dec. 27 numerous spools of boxed and unboxed industrial-grade copper wire were reported stolen from storage rooms… Read more on The Jacksonville Daily…. Click Here to Read More

Does anyone know how a wire chopping machine works? How the grinder AND the separation of the plastics and copper is done? Vacuum and/or vibration? I’m looking for pics or a video that shows the “Inside” of the machine. I find videos of the machines doing the process but that really does not show me or tell me how they work. I’m thinking about trying to fab. one. ….or has anyone build a “homemade wire stripper? If you have or in the process can show you what I did last winter. Maybe we can help each other in design? Problem with going to local scrap yard is they may not have a chopper for wires. their chopper is probally for cars, etc., as for everythingchanges: how does a chopper work,…. Click Here to Read More

Copper scrap is one of the most profitable metals that you could actually recycle available today. This material has been increasing in price from year to year and is certainly one of the best ways you could earn some extra cash. Price of copper scrap has been increasing tremendously as gold has and is now one of the most sought after metals in the world today. Due to this fact, theft of copper scrap has been on the rise lately as electrical cables, engine parts and railway tracks have all been stolen by irresponsible individuals. However, if you’re planning to do recycling of copper legally below are some methods you could do it successfully. First of all start by collecting and saving…. Click Here to Read More

i have loads of ethernet cables that i got £1000 per ton from a scrap dealer last time i sold them. This time i am thinking of stripping the cables so i have pure copper wire, but im not sure if its worth it. Obviously its going to take a long time, and i dont mind that, but i dont know if i would actually get any more money after i lose the weight of the plastics. So do you think the weight of the cable will be 10% copper wire, or 70% wire, or what? thanks for your answers…. Click Here to Read More

I work in construction and we throw away a lot of copper wire scraps but it also has color plastic on it. Can that be…. Click Here to Read More

today i sold come scrap copper about 50 pounds and i got close to a 100 bucks.WOW i know its in wires but i dont want to peal off all that plastic unless there big wires whats some things around town or outdoors i can get my hands…. Click Here to Read More

Copper cable thieves back at it Rising copper prices have led to a resurgence in copper thefts in Metro Vancouver, including one Monday morning that left hundreds of Surrey residents without 911 service. Read more on Vancouver…. Click Here to Read More

Ever dreamt of disposing that annoying pile of scrap copper lying around your home from a home remodeling project or even the replacement of a home gadget? Well of course you do, everyone does! Now, how about a little secret? How would you like getting rid of that hideous sight of scrap copper and earning some money? It is definitely possible! While some of you might be aware of the existence of scrap copper selling, you might be at a lost of where to start. There are some tips you could follow regarding how you could sell scrap copper. How to do it? Firstly, make sure you have your own means of transportation to transport your scrap copper. If you do not have one, engage for one, perhaps…. Click Here to Read More