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Iron and steel simply explained: differences, properties, uses & scrap purchase prices
Steel is one of the most important and versatile materials in modern industry. It is used in almost all sectors of the economy – from mechanical engineering to construction and the automotive industry. Its high strength, malleability and recyclability make steel one of the most important materials in the world.
Scientific view of steel – origin and composition
Steel is an alloy made of Iron (Fe) and a small proportion of Carbon (C) – mostly between 0.02% and 2%. By selective mixing of elements such as Chromium, nickel, manganese or vanadium different types of steel with special properties are created, such as stainless steel or tool steel.
The production of steel begins with the Extraction of iron ore, which occurs mainly in the form of hematite (Fe2O3) or magnetite (Fe3O4). In the blast furnace process, the ore is reduced by coke, resulting in liquid pig iron. This will then be completed in the Conversion procedure ==References== B. LD process) decarbonized and further processed into steel.
From a scientific point of view, steel is a prime example of a closed material cycle economybecause it can be recycled endlessly without loss of quality. Round 60–70 % of the world's steel produced already come from recycled material – so-called Steel scrap.
Importance of steel recycling
Recycling of steel scrap is both ecologically and economically sensible. In the recycling of steel, up to 80 % less energy needed as for the new production of iron ore. In addition, valuable raw materials are spared and greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced.
With modern technologies such as electromagnetic separation, sorting and melting recycling, steel scrap can be efficiently returned to the production cycle – without loss of quality and with high resource yield.
Types of steel scrap
Steel scrap occurs in many areas and can be found in different qualities:
- Construction and dismantling scrap: Carriers, reinforcement steel, sheet metal
- Machinery and industrial parts: Gears, shafts, profiles
- Vehicle scrap: Body parts, engine blocks, chassis
- Production waste: Punching residues, chips, cut waste
- Stainless steel scrap: Chromium and nickel-containing steels
These materials are collected, sorted and processed into high-quality raw materials – the foundation stone for new steel products and a sustainable circular economy.
Selling steel scrap – simple, safe and fair
If you Steel scrap or scrap metal you can have both with us current market prices - I'm sorry. We accept smaller volumes of private customers as well as larger batches of commercial, industrial or decommissioning projects.
This is how easy it works:
- Bring your steel scrap to our reception point in Ludwigshafen (Industriestraße 4).
- Alternatively, we offer a Pick-up directly on site The
- We weigh, evaluate and reward the scrap immediately in cash or by bank transfer.
Our experienced team ensures a professional sorting, evaluation and documentation in accordance with legal environmental standards.
Now, drop steel scrap and make money!
Bring your steel scrap directly to MKM Metals or arrange a pick-up. We recycle environmentally friendly and pay fair, daily prices.
