What is light iron or sheet steel scrap, and how does it differ from HMS?
Short answer: Light iron is thin sheet and light fabricated steel, such as appliance bodies, roofing iron, drums and steel furniture, and it is priced below HMS because it contains more coating, dirt and air space and yields less steel per tonne, so it is usually sold as a separate lower grade even though it is still worth collecting in volume.
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Light iron is made of thin steel that is easily crushed or bent.
Lower yield
Coatings, paint and air in the load mean less steel per tonne, which lowers the price.
Still worth selling
In volume, light iron is a reliable source of income even at the lower rate.
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