4 Common Types of Scrap Steel That Can Be Recycled Easily
                     4 Common Types of Scrap Steel 
That Can Be Recycled Easily 
Steel consists of iron and carbon, and it has a low carbon content that contains about 1% 
chromium. The best part about steel is it has corrosion resistance properties. The presence of 
chromium in the steel allows the formation of the corrosion-resistant, adherent, and invisible 
layer of chromium oxide on the steel surface. 
There are so many benefits of steel; it is corrosion resistant and easy to fabricate, and lots 
more. Do you know? Steel is the most recyclable material on the planet. If you have steel 
scrap in your backyard and want to get rid of it but don't have time to drop it at the scrapyard, 
you must contact LH Metal, scrap metal collectors in Singapore. 
Some Common Types of Scrap Steel That Can Be Recycled Easily 
Check out the following points, and you will get to know about the common steel types that can be recycled 
easily. 
 Carbon Steel
Before proceeding further, there are three types 
of carbon steel: low, medium, and high carbon. 
Carbon steel is an alloy of iron-carbon, containing 
up to 2.1 wt.% carbon.
Lower carbon steel is a commonly used form of 
carbon steel, and it contains .30 percent of 
carbon. It is also more pliable and easy to shape. 
Medium carbon steel has .60 percent carbon, and 
this is the reason it is much stronger than lower 
carbon steel. High carbon is the metal used for 
making tools and to prepare construction-related 
products. 
Carbon steel, widely used to prepare a wide range 
of applications from auto parts to structural 
beams to flat sheets and other construction 
materials.
Alloy Steel 
Alloy steel comprises carbon, iron, 
nickel, and copper. This category 
contains alloy elements like 
manganese, chromium, silicon, 
nickel, and molybdenum. 
Some distinct properties like 
strength, hardenability, and 
corrosion resistance are a must in 
mechanical work for pipelines, 
auto parts, power generators, and 
transformers. Alloy steel is used to 
make mechanical parts where 
strength and durability are 
required.  
Stainless Steel 
You might have heard of stainless 
steel used in your kitchen appliances. 
These are reflective and resistant to 
corrosion, and can withstand high 
temperatures. 
The best part is, stainless steel has 
low carbon, and it also contains 10.5 
percent chromium that prevents 
corrosion as well as nickel or 
molybdenum. Stainless steel is 
extremely versatile and 100 percent 
recyclable that makes an ideal to use 
in a wide range of applications.
Manufacturing companies use 
stainless steel in the production of 
medical equipment, transportation, 
and lots more.
 
Tool Steel 
Tool Steel is formed by tungsten, 
molybdenum, chromium, and 
vanadium that makes it very ideal for 
crafting tools. It also contains a 
unique strength, hardness, and 
resistance to abrasion and 
deformation. These are also known 
to hold a sharp edge even in extreme 
temperatures.
 
Tool Steel is also known for being 
able to hold a sharp edge even in 
extreme temperatures, and it also 
makes it an ideal material for cutting, 
extruding, and molding other 
metals. 
If you want to sell your scrap metal, 
then you can contact LH Metal. Here, 
you will get the best services and 
amazing customer services.