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• What is the difference between Stellite 6 and Stellite 21?
• Is Stellite 21 the same as Stellite 8?
• Is Stellite 21 the same as ASTM F75?
• How should Stellite 21 scrap be sorted?
• Which HS code applies to Stellite 21 scrap?

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• What is Stellite 6 scrap?
• Is hardfaced steel the same as Stellite 6 scrap?
• How is Stellite 6 told from Stellite 21?
• Which HS code applies to Stellite 6 scrap?
• Does Mipra Steel buy Stellite powder?

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• Which Stellite grade is hardest?
• What does HS 6 or HS 21 mean on a scrap list?
• Can mixed Stellite grades be sold together?
• Is hardfaced steel counted as Stellite scrap?
• Which HS code applies to Stellite scrap?

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• What is the difference between X-40 and FSX-414?
• Is X-40 the same as Stellite 31?
• Can X-40 and FSX-414 scrap be sold together?
• How do you tell FSX-414 from MAR-M 509?
• Which HS code applies to X-40 and FSX-414 scrap?

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• Under which HS code is cobalt metal scrap shipped?
• Is cobalt alloy scrap the same as cobalt metal scrap?
• Why does nickel content matter in cobalt scrap?
• Can broken cobalt cathode be sold as scrap?
• Is off-specification cobalt powder still usable?
• Does a magnet tell cobalt from stainless steel?
• How do I start a cobalt metal deal with Mipra Steel?

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• What is C71500?
• Is 70/30 copper-nickel magnetic?
• What is 70/30 copper-nickel used for?
• Is 70/30 copper-nickel the same as Monel?
• Which HS code applies to 70/30 scrap?

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• What is C70600?
• What is the difference between C70600 and C70620?
• Is 90/10 copper-nickel magnetic?
• Which HS code applies to 90/10 scrap?

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• What is cupronickel scrap?
• What is the difference between 90/10 and 70/30 copper-nickel?
• Is copper-nickel the same as Monel?
• Which HS code applies to copper-nickel scrap?

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• What is the difference between 20Mo-4 and Alloy 20?
• Is 20Mo-4 scrap sold as stainless steel scrap?
• How is 20Mo-4 different from 20Mo-6?
• Can 20Mo-4 be told apart from Incoloy 825?
• Which standards cover 20Mo-4?
• What HS code should 20Mo-4 scrap be declared under?
• Does Mipra Steel handle small lots of 20Mo-4?
• What is 20Mo-4 made of?

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• What is the difference between SMO 254 and 904L scrap?
• Is 254 SMO a nickel alloy?
• Why do buyers reject 254 SMO lots mixed with 316L?
• What does F44 mean on a flange?
• What HS code should be used to ship 254 SMO scrap?
• How do I sell 6Mo scrap to Mipra Steel?
• Can 254 SMO turnings be traded?
• What is 254 SMO made of?

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• Is Duplex 2205 scrap magnetic?
• Is S31803 scrap the same as S32205 scrap?
• Is 2205 scrap worth more than 316 scrap?
• What does F51 mean on duplex scrap?
• Which HS code covers duplex 2205 scrap?
• How do I sell duplex scrap to Mipra Steel?
• Why was my duplex lot downgraded?
• What is Duplex 2205 made of?

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• Is duplex scrap magnetic?
• Is super duplex scrap worth more than 2205 scrap?
• How do I tell S32760 from 2507 in a scrap pile?
• Why is 20Mo-4 grouped with duplex if it is a nickel alloy?
• What PREN do these grades have?
• Which HS code covers duplex and super duplex scrap?
• Can I sell a mixed duplex lot to Mipra Steel?

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• What is the difference between 2205 and 2507 scrap?
• Can super duplex 2507 and S32760 scrap be sold together?
• Is super duplex scrap a nickel alloy?
• What HS code applies to super duplex scrap exports?
• What does F53 stamped on a flange mean?
• Does Mipra Steel buy super duplex turnings?
• Why does offshore 2507 scrap need extra preparation?
• What is Super duplex 2507 made of?

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• Is Zeron 100 the same as S32760?
• How do I tell S32760 from 2507 on an XRF?
• Why should S32760 not go into a 2507 lot?
• Are S32760 pump castings worth selling separately?
• Under which HS heading does S32760 scrap ship?
• Can Mipra Steel help sell S32760 scrap held in the Gulf?
• What is Super duplex S32760 made of?

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• Why keep exotic alloys apart from nickel alloy scrap?

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• What is ferro alloy scrap?
• Which HS codes apply to ferro alloys and these metals?
• Can handheld XRF identify ferro alloys?
• How are ferro alloy and metal scrap lots offered?
• How do I sell ferro alloy or metal scrap?

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• What is ferro niobium used for?
• Is ferrocolumbium the same as ferro niobium?
• What is the difference between standard and vacuum grade ferro niobium?
• Why is tantalum reported on a ferro niobium certificate?
• What HS code applies to ferro niobium remnants and fines?
• Will Mipra Steel consider old or opened ferro niobium drums?

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• What is ferro tungsten used for?
• What does FeW80 mean?
• Why is ferro tungsten used instead of pure tungsten in steelmaking?
• Is ferro tungsten the same as tungsten carbide?
• Which HS code should be used for ferro tungsten scrap?
• Can I sell ferro tungsten fines to Mipra Steel?

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• Which customs heading does ferro vanadium fall under?
• What is the difference between FeV80 and FeV50?
• Is ferro vanadium fines worth less than lump?
• Why do steel plants care about aluminium in FeV?
• How much vanadium does rebar actually contain?
• Can opened bags of ferro vanadium still be sold?
• How do I offer an FeV lot to Mipra Steel?

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• What does "GTD-111 low Zr" mean?
• Is GTD-111 the same as René 80?
• Which turbine parts are made from GTD-111?
• Are DS GTD-111 buckets worth more than equiaxed ones?
• How is zirconium checked in a GTD-111 lot?
• Under which HS code is GTD-111 scrap shipped?
• Does Mipra Steel buy full sets of gas turbine buckets?
• Why is GTD-111 scrap kept separate from IN-939 and GTD-222?
• What is GTD-111 made of?

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• Is GTD-222 the same as IN-939?
• Why did GE replace FSX-414 nozzles with GTD-222?
• Can a handheld analyser tell GTD-222 from GTD-241?
• Do weld repairs and coatings reduce the value of GTD-222 scrap?
• How do I sell GTD-222 nozzle segments to Mipra Steel?
• Which customs heading applies to GTD-222 scrap shipments?
• Is GTD-222 scrap magnetic?
• What is GTD-222 made of?

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• What is GTD-241 used for?
• Why is there no tantalum in GTD-241?
• Can GTD-241 and GTD-222 be sold in the same lot?
• Can a handheld XRF tell GTD-262 from GTD-241?
• Who buys GTD-241 scrap in India?
• What HS heading is used when shipping GTD-241 scrap?
• What is GTD-241 made of?

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• How is GTD-262 different from GTD-241?
• Why can't my handheld analyser confirm GTD-262?
• Does a coating affect the GTD-262 reading?
• Is GTD-262 scrap worth separating if the lot is small?
• Can I sell GTD-262 scrap to Mipra Steel from outside India?
• What tariff code does GTD-262 scrap travel under?
• What is GTD-262 made of?

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• Which GTD alloy is used for buckets and which for nozzles?
• Why should buckets and nozzles from one outage be kept apart?
• Is GTD-111 low Zr a separate grade?
• Can GTD-241 and GTD-262 be told apart on site?
• Does Mipra Steel buy complete bucket or nozzle sets?
• What customs heading do GTD turbine parts travel under as scrap?
• How is GTD-111 different from MGA 1400?

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• Is Hastelloy B-2 the same as Hastelloy B-3?
• Why does Hastelloy B-2 corrode in some acid plants?
• Can B-2 scrap be melted with C-276 scrap?
• How heavy is Hastelloy B-2 compared with other Hastelloy grades?
• Is Hastelloy B-2 magnetic?
• Which customs heading applies when shipping B-2 scrap?
• Who buys Hastelloy B-2 scrap in India?
• What is Hastelloy B-2 made of?

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• What is the difference between Hastelloy B-2 and B-3?
• What is the UNS number of Hastelloy B-3?
• Can B-3 and B-2 scrap be sold together?
• Which HS code applies to Hastelloy B-3 scrap?

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• Why does Hastelloy C-2000 contain copper?
• How is C-2000 different from C-276?
• What is the UNS number of Hastelloy C-2000?
• Which HS code applies to Hastelloy C-2000 scrap?

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• Is Alloy 22 the same as Hastelloy C-22?
• Why do pharmaceutical plants use C-22?
• How can I tell C-22 from C-2000 scrap?
• Should C-22 weld wire go in with C-22 plate?
• Which HS code is used to ship Hastelloy C-22 scrap?
• Can I sell a small quantity of C-22 scrap to Mipra Steel?
• Is Hastelloy C-22 magnetic?
• What is Hastelloy C-22 made of?

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• What is the difference between C-276 and C-22 scrap?
• Does Hastelloy C-276 contain tungsten?
• Can scrubber wallpaper be sold as C-276 scrap?
• Are C-276 turnings worth buying?
• Is C-276 scrap magnetic?
• What tariff code covers Hastelloy C-276 scrap?
• How do I offer C-276 scrap to Mipra Steel?
• Can C-276 scrap be used to make welding wire?
• What is Hastelloy C-276 made of?

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• What is Hastelloy C-4?
• What is the difference between Hastelloy C-4 and C-276?
• What is the UNS number of Hastelloy C-4?
• Can C-4 scrap be mixed with C-276?
• Which HS code applies to Hastelloy C-4 scrap?

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• Is Hastelloy X the same as Haynes 230 for scrap purposes?
• Can Hastelloy X be packed with Hastelloy C-276 scrap?
• Are coated combustor liners still sold as Hastelloy X?
• What is Hastelloy XR, and does it go with X?
• Who buys Hastelloy X scrap in India?
• What HS code does Hastelloy X scrap use?
• Which standards cover Hastelloy X material?
• What is Hastelloy X made of?
• Is UNS N06002 Hastelloy X?

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• Which Hastelloy grade fetches more as scrap, B-2 or C-276?
• Can Hastelloy C-276 and C-22 scrap go in one lot?
• Is Hastelloy X a corrosion alloy like C-276?
• Does Mipra Steel buy Hastelloy turnings?
• What happens to scrubber wallpaper made of C-276?
• What customs code applies to exported Hastelloy scrap?
• What should I send to get a response on a Hastelloy lot?

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• Why does my XRF reading not show Haynes 214 correctly?
• Are old Haynes 214 furnace belts worth selling?
• Is Haynes 214 the same as Inconel 601?
• What do I do with honeycomb seals that contain 214?
• Which HS code covers Haynes 214 scrap?
• Can Mipra Steel buy a small lot of 214 belts?
• Does Haynes 214 rust or pick up a magnet?
• What is Haynes 214 made of?

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• How do I tell Haynes 230 from Hastelloy X scrap?
• Why is Haynes 230 scrap priced above ordinary nickel-chromium scrap?
• Do coated Haynes 230 combustor liners lose value?
• Is Haynes 188 the same as Haynes 230?
• What customs code applies when exporting Haynes 230 scrap?
• Will Mipra Steel take mixed combustor scrap that includes 230?
• Can Haynes 230 turnings be sold?
• What is Haynes 230 made of?

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• Is Haynes 282 the same as Nimonic C-263?
• Why is there so little engine-run Haynes 282 scrap?
• Can additive manufacturing waste in 282 be sold?
• Which tariff heading is used for Haynes 282 scrap shipments?
• How do I sell 282 turnings to Mipra Steel?
• Does 282 scrap need a light-element reading?
• What is Haynes 282 made of?

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• Which Haynes grade is worth the most as scrap?
• Are Haynes alloys the same as Hastelloy?
• Can a handheld analyser identify every Haynes grade?
• Is Haynes 282 classed as a superalloy?
• Do old furnace belts and fixtures have resale value?
• What tariff heading is normally used for Haynes scrap?
• How do I offer Haynes scrap to Mipra Steel from abroad?
• Should Haynes turnings be kept separate from solids?

Answers on Haynes Alloy Scrap Importer, Buyer and Exporter

• What counts as high nickel alloy scrap?
• Why are high nickel alloys recycled rather than discarded?
• Which high nickel alloy grades does Mipra Steel deal in?
• How is high nickel alloy scrap valued?
• How do I offer or request a lot?

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• What is the difference between Incoloy 800, 800H and 800HT?
• What are the UNS numbers for alloy 800?
• Can XRF tell 800H from 800HT?
• Where does Incoloy 800 scrap come from?
• Is Incoloy 800 the same as Incoloy 825?

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• Is "Inconel 825" the same as Incoloy 825?
• Is Incoloy 825 scrap worth more than stainless steel scrap?
• How is Incoloy 825 different from Incoloy 925 scrap?
• Does 825 scrap from a pickling line need cleaning before sale?
• Can Incoloy 825 clad plate be sold as 825 scrap?
• What HS heading do exporters use for Incoloy 825 scrap?
• How do I sell 825 scrap to Mipra Steel?
• What is Incoloy 825 made of?

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• Is Incoloy 925 the same as Inconel 925?
• What is the difference between Incoloy 925 and 825 scrap?
• Why is Incoloy 925 used in sour oil and gas wells?
• Can mixed 925 and 718 turnings still be sold?
• Is Incoloy 925 the same as Hastelloy C-22?
• Under which HS code is Incoloy 925 scrap shipped?
• Will Mipra Steel buy small lots of 925 bar ends?
• What is Incoloy 925 made of?

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• Is Incoloy 825 scrap the same as Inconel 825 scrap?
• How do I tell Incoloy 925 scrap from 825?
• Why is Incoloy scrap priced lower than Inconel scrap?
• Is Incoloy 800 traded with 825 and 925?
• Is Incoloy magnetic?
• What HS code do exporters use for Incoloy scrap?
• Can I sell a small quantity of Incoloy scrap to Mipra Steel?

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• What does "IN-939 low Zr" mean?
• Why do melters keep low-zirconium revert separate?
• How do I tell IN-939 from GTD-222 scrap?
• Is IN-939 the same alloy as MGA 2400?
• Why does IN-939 contain so much chromium?
• Which customs code applies to IN-939 scrap?
• Does Mipra Steel take used, coated vane segments?
• What is IN-939 made of?

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• Is Inconel 600 magnetic?
• What is the difference between Inconel 600 and 601 scrap?
• Why do buyers worry about 690 in a 600 lot?
• Can old furnace retorts and muffles be sold as Inconel 600 scrap?
• Are thermocouple and heating element sheath offcuts worth anything?
• Which HS code covers Inconel 600 scrap?
• How do I start selling Inconel 600 scrap to Mipra Steel?
• What is Inconel 600 made of?

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• Why does Inconel 601 contain aluminium?
• Can a normal XRF gun identify Inconel 601?
• Do warped and scaled furnace parts still sell as 601 scrap?
• Is Inconel 601 worth more than 600 as scrap?
• How should I pack 601 radiant tubes for shipping?
• What tariff heading do customs use for Inconel 601 scrap?
• Who can I contact to buy or sell Inconel 601 scrap in Mumbai?
• What is Inconel 601 made of?

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• Is Inconel 617 the same as Hastelloy X?
• What is Inconel 617 used for?
• How is 617 scrap different from 625 scrap?
• Can coated combustor cans be sold as Inconel 617 scrap?
• Why is Inconel 617 scrap hard to find for sale?
• Which customs code applies to Inconel 617 scrap?
• Does Mipra Steel deal in small lots of 617?
• What is Inconel 617 made of?

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• Is Inconel 625 scrap worth more than Inconel 600 scrap?
• How can I tell if my scrap is Inconel 625 and not 718?
• Can weld-overlaid or clad 625 be sold as Inconel 625 scrap?
• Does Mipra Steel buy Inconel 625 turnings?
• Where is Inconel 625 scrap found in India?
• Which customs code does Inconel 625 scrap travel under?
• Can you export Inconel 625 scrap from India to the UAE or South Korea?
• What is Inconel 625 made of?

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• Why did Inconel 690 replace Inconel 600 in steam generators?
• Is scrap from a nuclear power plant safe to buy?
• How do I tell Inconel 690 from 600 if both are unmarked?
• Are filler 52 and 152 stubs worth keeping with 690 scrap?
• Is there much Inconel 690 scrap in India?
• What HS code do I put on an Inconel 690 scrap invoice?
• Will Mipra Steel quote on a mixed 600 and 690 lot?
• What is Inconel 690 made of?

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• What is the difference between Inconel 706 and Inconel 718 scrap?
• Where does Inconel 706 scrap usually come from?
• Is Inconel 706 nickel-base or iron-base?
• Can a whole turbine disc be sold, or must it be cut first?
• Why are blade roots a problem in a 706 disc lot?
• Which customs heading applies when shipping Inconel 706 scrap?
• Does Mipra Steel deal in Inconel 706 turnings as well as discs?
• What is Inconel 706 made of?

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• Are turbocharger turbine wheels made of Inconel 713C?
• Should I cut the shaft off before selling turbo wheels?
• What does "713 low Fe" mean in a scrap offer?
• What is the difference between 713C and 713LC scrap?
• Why can a handheld XRF not confirm 713C on its own?
• Which HS code covers IN-713C scrap shipments?
• Can I sell a few hundred turbocharger wheels to Mipra Steel?
• Is IN-713C magnetic?
• What is Inconel 713C made of?

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• Is Inconel 718 scrap worth more than Inconel 625 scrap?
• How do I separate 718 and 625 turnings that have been mixed?
• Why does Inconel 718 contain niobium?
• Is Inconel 718 magnetic?
• Is there a separate market for aerospace-certified 718 scrap?
• What is the HS code for exporting 718 turnings?
• Who buys Inconel 718 scrap in India?
• What does API 6A718 mean on a scrap certificate?
• What is Inconel 718 made of?

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• What is the difference between IN-738 and IN-738LC?
• Where does Inconel 738 scrap come from?
• How is IN-738 told apart from GTD-111?
• Which HS code applies to Inconel 738 scrap?

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• Why do some IN-792 castings contain hafnium?
• Is IN-792 the same as Inconel 792?
• How is IN-792 told apart from IN-738?
• Which HS code applies to IN-792 scrap?

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• What is Inconel X-750?
• What is the difference between Inconel X-750 and Inconel 600?
• What is X-750 used for?
• How is X-750 told apart from Inconel 718?
• Which HS code applies to Inconel X-750 scrap?

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• Which Inconel grade is worth the most as scrap?
• Can mixed Inconel scrap be sold without sorting it first?
• Is Inconel scrap magnetic?
• How do I know whether my scrap is Inconel or Incoloy?
• Who buys Inconel turnings in India?
• Why does IN-939 "low Zr" appear on some lot lists?
• Under which customs heading does Inconel scrap travel?
• Does Mipra Steel supply Inconel scrap to overseas melters?

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• What is the difference between LC and HC ferro chrome?
• Which carbon classes of LC ferro chrome are traded?
• Are LC ferro chrome fines worth buying?
• Can a handheld XRF tell me if my ferro chrome is low carbon?
• Under which HS code is LC ferro chrome shipped?
• Does Mipra Steel buy old or opened bags of LC ferro chrome?

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• Is MAR-M 509 a nickel alloy like MAR-M 247?
• How do I tell MAR-M 246 from MAR-M 247 on an XRF reading?
• What does "LC" mean in MAR-M 247 LC?
• What is MAR-M 247C?
• Why are MAR-M 247 gates and risers worth more than used blades?
• Can I sell mixed MAR-M turbine scrap to Mipra Steel?
• Which customs heading covers MAR-M scrap?
• Is MAR-M scrap exported from India to Korea or the Gulf?

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• Does MAR-M 246 contain hafnium?
• What are 246C and 246 LC?
• Can MAR-M 246 and MAR-M 247 scrap be sold together?
• Why do buyers ask about molybdenum in a 246 lot?
• How do I sell MAR-M 246 turbine wheels to Mipra Steel?
• What HS code applies to MAR-M 246 scrap?
• Is MAR-M 246 scrap magnetic?
• What is MAR-M 246 made of?

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• Is MAR-M 247 the same as CM 247 LC?
• What does 247C mean on a scrap lot?
• Why does MAR-M 247 contain hafnium?
• Can coated ex-service 247 blades be sold as MAR-M 247 scrap?
• Who buys MAR-M 247 scrap from India?
• Under which HS code does MAR-M 247 scrap ship?
• Is MAR-M 247 scrap worth more than René 80 scrap?
• What is MAR-M 247 made of?

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• Why is MAR-M 509 called MAR-M if it is a cobalt alloy?
• Can MAR-M 509 be sold as ECY-768?
• What gives MAR-M 509 its strength at high temperature?
• Is MAR-M 509 scrap worth more than nickel superalloy scrap?
• Which customs code covers MAR-M 509 scrap?
• Does Mipra Steel buy used MAR-M 509 nozzle guide vanes?
• What is MAR-M 509 made of?

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• What are MGA alloys?
• Why are MGA blades and vanes sold as separate lots?
• Can MGA scrap be identified without paperwork?
• Is MGA 2400 the same as IN-939?
• Which countries generate the most MGA scrap?
• What HS code is used for MGA superalloy scrap?
• How can I get Mipra Steel to look at an MGA lot?

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• How much hafnium is in MGA 1400 DS?
• Is MGA 1400 DS worth more than MGA 1400?
• How can I see whether a blade is directionally solidified?
• Which turbines use MGA 1400 DS blades?
• Can MGA 1400 DS and GTD-111 DS be packed together?
• What HS heading is used for MGA 1400 DS scrap?
• What should I send Mipra Steel to offer MGA 1400 DS blades?
• What is MGA 1400 DS made of?

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• What is the difference between MGA 1400 and MGA 1400 DS?
• Who developed MGA 1400?
• How do I tell MGA 1400 from GTD-111 on a reading?
• Is MGA 1400 scrap the same as MGA 2400 scrap?
• What customs code covers MGA 1400 scrap?
• Can I send Mipra Steel an enquiry for a part set of MGA 1400 blades?
• What is MGA 1400 made of?

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• How do I tell MGA 2400 from IN-939?
• Is MGA 2400 a blade or a vane alloy?
• Which turbines use MGA 2400 vanes?
• Why does the 6% tungsten in MGA 2400 matter to buyers?
• Can coated MGA 2400 vane segments be sold as they are?
• What is the customs classification for MGA 2400 scrap?
• How do I offer MGA 2400 segments to Mipra Steel?
• What is MGA 2400 made of?

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• What HS code does misch metal travel under?
• Why does misch metal throw sparks?
• Is misch metal the same as ferrocerium?
• What does misch metal do in steel?
• Can old or oxidised misch metal ingots still be sold?
• Why does the lanthanum share matter to a buyer?
• How do I discuss a misch metal lot with Mipra Steel?

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• Is Monel scrap nickel scrap or copper scrap?
• How can I tell Monel K-500 scrap from Monel 400?
• Why does a magnet sometimes stick to Monel?
• Does copper in Monel add to the scrap value?
• What tariff heading is used when shipping Monel scrap?
• Where is Monel scrap found in India?
• How do I offer Monel scrap to Mipra Steel?

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• Is Monel 400 magnetic?
• Why does copper not count against Monel 400 scrap the way it does for Inconel?
• Can cupronickel be sold in a Monel 400 lot?
• How is Monel 400 scrap told apart from Monel K-500?
• Does Mipra Steel deal in Monel 400 turnings and HF-unit parts?
• Which HS code covers Monel 400 scrap?
• Do you ship Monel 400 scrap out of India?
• What is Monel 400 made of?

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• Is Monel 500 the same as Monel K-500?
• Why can my XRF not tell K-500 from Monel 400?
• Is Monel K-500 scrap worth more than Monel 400 scrap?
• Are drill collar and oil-well tool turnings acceptable?
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• How do I offer Monel K-500 scrap to Mipra Steel?
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• What is Ni-Resist?
• Why is Ni-Resist scrap valued for its nickel content?
• How can I tell Ni-Resist Type 1 from Type 2?
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• Which HS code applies to Ni-Resist scrap?
• Are ductile Ni-Resist grades handled the same way?
• How do I offer Ni-Resist pumps to Mipra Steel?

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• Is Ni-Resist Type 1 scrap valuable?
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• What is Ni-Resist Type 1 made of?

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• What is the difference between Ni-Resist Type 2 and Ni-Resist D-2?
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• What is Ni-Resist Type 2 made of?

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• Is Ni-Resist Type 5 magnetic?
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• Which nickel alloy scrap is most common?
• Can different nickel alloys be sold together?

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• Is Nimonic 200 the same as Nickel 200?
• What is the difference between Nickel 200 and Nickel 201?
• What is Nickel 205?
• Can a magnet identify Nickel 200 scrap?
• Which HS code applies to Nickel 200 scrap?

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• Is Nimonic the same as Inconel?
• Why is Nimonic C-263 scrap kept apart from 75 and 80A?
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• What is the difference between Nimonic 75 and Nimonic 80A scrap?
• Is Nimonic 75 the same as nichrome wire?
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• Who would buy used Nimonic 75 thermocouple sheaths?
• Under which HS code does Nimonic 75 scrap move?
• How can I offer my Nimonic 75 scrap to Mipra Steel?
• What is Nimonic 75 made of?

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• Is Nimonic 80 the same as Nimonic 80A?
• How can I tell Nimonic 80A from Nimonic 75?
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• Does Mipra Steel buy 80A turnings from valve shops?
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• What is Nimonic 80A made of?
• What is UNS N07080?

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• What is Nimonic 90?
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• How is Nimonic 90 told apart from Nimonic C-263?
• Which HS code applies to Nimonic 90 scrap?

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• Is Nimonic 263 the same as Nimonic C-263?
• Why is C-263 scrap worth sorting separately from other Nimonic grades?
• Can coated combustion liners be sold as C-263 scrap?
• How do I tell C-263 from Haynes 282 sheet?
• Does Mipra Steel buy Nimonic 263 trim from fabricators?
• Is C-263 scrap classed under the cobalt or nickel tariff heading?
• What is Nimonic C-263 made of?

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• What is nitrided ferro chrome used for?
• How much nitrogen does nitrided ferro chrome contain?
• Can XRF tell nitrided ferro chrome from LC ferro chrome?
• Is N-FeCr classed separately for customs?
• What happens to a nitrided lot that came out below its nitrogen band?
• Does Mipra Steel take part-used bags of nitrided ferro chrome?

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• Which HS code covers molybdenum waste and scrap?
• Is TZM scrap worth the same as pure molybdenum scrap?
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• What HS code is used for tungsten waste and scrap?
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• How much rhenium is in PWA 1484?
• Does PWA 1483 contain rhenium?
• Is PWA 1484 the same as CMSX-4 or René N5?
• Why should rhenium-bearing blades be kept away from other superalloy scrap?
• Are coated PWA turbine blades still worth selling?
• How does Mipra Steel handle an enquiry for PWA 1484 scrap?
• What tariff heading do PWA single-crystal blades go under?

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• Does PWA 1483 contain rhenium?
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• How much rhenium is in PWA 1484?
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• Is "Rene" the same as "René" when searching for scrap?
• Why is René N5 scrap handled differently from the rest of the family?
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• Should directionally solidified René blades be declared separately from equiaxed ones?

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• Is René 108 the same as MAR-M 247?
• Why does René 108 contain hafnium?
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• How do I know if a blade is directionally solidified?
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• Which HS code fits René 108 scrap?
• Does René 108 contain rhenium?
• What is René 108 made of?

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• Is René 125 the same as René 108?
• Why does René 125 contain hafnium?
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• What is René 125 made of?

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• Is René 41 the same as Haynes R-41?
• What is the composition of René 41?
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• How is René 41 told apart from Waspaloy?
• Which HS code applies to René 41 scrap?

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• Is René 77 the same alloy as Udimet 700?
• Does René 77 scrap contain tungsten?
• Can a whole René 77 turbine wheel be sold as scrap?
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• What is the density of René 77?
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• Will Mipra Steel look at a single René 77 wheel?
• What is René 77 made of?

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• Is GTD-111 just another name for René 80?
• Why is low-zirconium René 80 kept separate?
• What zirconium level counts as René 80 low Zr?
• How is René 80 different from IN-738?
• Where does René 80 scrap come from in the Gulf and India?
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• Can Mipra Steel take mixed René 80 and GTD-111 blades?
• What is the density of René 80?
• What is René 80 made of?

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• How much rhenium does René N5 contain?
• Why can a handheld XRF not prove rhenium in N5 blades?
• Is N5 casting revert worth more than used N5 blades?
• Do coated René N5 blades have to be stripped before sale?
• What happens if René N5 gets mixed with René N500?
• Does Mipra Steel deal in rhenium-bearing turbine blade scrap?
• Which customs code covers René N5 scrap?
• Is René N5 used in industrial gas turbines as well as jet engines?
• What is René N5 made of?

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• Does René N500 contain any rhenium?
• Is René N500 scrap worth less than René N5 scrap?
• Why would a turbine maker develop a blade alloy without rhenium?
• Can N500 revert go into an N5 melt?
• How should I describe N500 on a sales enquiry to Mipra Steel?
• What tariff heading applies to N500 blade scrap?
• Is René N500 the same as PWA 1483?
• What is René N500 made of?

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• Which HS code covers selenium metallicum?
• Why is it called selenium metallicum?
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• What is A-286?
• Is A-286 a stainless steel?
• Is A-286 magnetic?
• What is A-286 used for?
• Which HS code applies to A-286 scrap?

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• What is C1023 alloy?
• Does C1023 have a UNS number or ASTM specification?
• How is C1023 different from René 80?
• Why do C1023 vanes get scrapped rather than repaired?
• Can Mipra Steel take C1023 foundry revert?
• What tariff heading is used for C1023 scrap?
• What does it mean that C1023 is equiaxed?
• What is C1023 made of?

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• What is superalloy revert?
• Why must superalloy scrap be sorted by exact alloy?
• Is Inconel 718 a superalloy?

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• What is Multimet N-155?
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• Is N-155 a cobalt alloy?
• Which HS code applies to N-155 scrap?

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• Is Udimet 500 still used?
• What is the difference between Udimet 500 and René 77?
• Is U500 the same as Alloy 500 or Monel 500?
• Can coated Udimet 500 blades be sold?
• How do I sell a small parcel of U-500 to Mipra Steel?
• Which HS code applies to Udimet 500 scrap?
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• What is Waspaloy scrap?
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• What is the W.Nr. or UNS number for Waspaloy?
• Why are Waspaloy turnings worth less than solids?
• Does Mipra Steel buy and export Waspaloy scrap?
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• How do I tell titanium Grade 5 from Grade 2 scrap?
• Why are titanium turnings priced lower than solids?
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• Is titanium turnings storage a fire risk?
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• What is the difference between Titanium Grade 1 and Grade 2 scrap?
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• How is titanium Grade 11 different from Grade 7?
• Can XRF tell Grade 11 apart from Grade 7?
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• Is Titanium Grade 2 scrap worth more than Grade 5 scrap?
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• Is Grade 2 titanium magnetic?
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• What is the difference between Grade 5 and Grade 23 titanium?
• What is the UNS number for Grade 23?
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• Why are Ti64 turnings worth less than Ti64 solids?
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• Why is palladium added to titanium Grade 7?
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• What is Titanium Grade 9?
• Why is Grade 9 called half 6-4?
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• How much is tungsten carbide scrap worth?
• How do I tell carbide from high-speed steel?
• Are coated carbide inserts bought separately?
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• Which customs code covers carbide scrap?
• Can brazed carbide tools be sold?

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• What does Udimet mean?
• Which Udimet grades does Mipra Steel handle?
• Can Udimet grades be identified with a handheld XRF?
• Is Waspaloy a Udimet alloy?
• Which HS code applies to Udimet scrap?

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• What is Udimet 520 used for?
• What is the UNS number of Udimet 520?
• How is Udimet 520 different from Udimet 500?
• Can XRF identify Udimet 520?
• Which HS code applies to Udimet 520 scrap?

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• Is Udimet 700 the same as Astroloy?
• What makes Udimet 700 different from Waspaloy?
• Can XRF identify Udimet 700?
• Which HS code applies to Udimet 700 scrap?

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• What is the difference between Udimet 720 and 720Li?
• What is Udimet 720 used for?
• How do I tell Udimet 720 from Inconel 718 turnings?
• Which HS code applies to Udimet 720 scrap?

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• Does Mipra Steel buy Waspaloy turnings?
• What documents help sell Waspaloy scrap?
• Where can I find the Waspaloy composition?
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• What is the difference between FeV 80 and FeV 50?
• Is FeV 80 better than FeV 50?
• Can ferro vanadium scrap be used directly in steelmaking?
• What is the HS code for ferro vanadium?
• How is ferro vanadium different from vanadium pentoxide?
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• Is ferro vanadium the same as ferro niobium?

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• Is gamma prime the same as gamma double prime?
• Why is gamma prime called an ordered phase?
• Is Inconel 625 a gamma prime superalloy?
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• Which Hastelloy grade is most common in scrap?
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• Does Inconel rust?
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• Do you need a PSIC to import scrap into India?
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• What happens if an imported scrap lot does not match its documents?

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• Is Hastelloy magnetic?
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• Is duplex stainless steel magnetic?
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• What does misch metal mean?
• Is misch metal the same as ferrocerium?
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• Why do coated turbine blades often go to refining instead of remelting?
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• Does a mill certificate raise the value of scrap?
• Why did my offer drop after the buyer received the material?

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• Is PMI required by law to sell nickel alloy scrap?
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• What does 3.1.B mean on an old certificate?

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• What are René alloys?
• Which René alloys contain rhenium?
• What is the difference between René N5 and René N500?
• Is René 108 directionally solidified?
• Is René 41 a cast alloy?
• Can a handheld XRF identify René grades?

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• Is duplex stainless steel scrap classed as nickel scrap?
• Can S31803 and S32205 scrap be sold as one lot?
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• Why does duplex scrap sometimes get a lower offer than 316?
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• Can I use the duplex grade from the piping drawings?

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• Is Inconel scrap worth more than stainless steel scrap?
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• Are turbine blades valuable as scrap?
• What is the difference between a bucket and a blade?
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• Is 254 SMO scrap worth more than 316 scrap?
• Can 254 SMO and super duplex scrap be sold together?
• Does 254 SMO from pulp mills need cleaning?
• What is the difference between 20Mo-4 and 254 SMO?

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• Are nickel alloy turnings worth selling separately from solids?
• How much oil is acceptable in nickel alloy turnings?
• Can mixed nickel alloy turnings still be sold?
• Why do buyers ask for a composite sample of turnings?
• Do Inconel 718 turnings need to be crushed before sale?
• How should nickel alloy turnings be stored before sale?

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• Why are coated blades kept apart from uncoated revert?
• Is foundry revert better than service revert?
• Why is rhenium-bearing revert kept separate?
• Can superalloy revert be remelted in an ordinary induction furnace?
• What is a master alloy in superalloy casting?
• How much revert can go into a new heat?
• What happens to superalloy grinding swarf and sludge?
• Is superalloy revert the same as superalloy scrap?

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• What makes nickel alloy scrap valuable?
• Which nickel alloy scrap grades are commonly encountered?
• Is Inconel 625 or 718 scrap worth more?
• Is “Inconel 825” the same as Incoloy 825?
• Can XRF distinguish Monel 400 from Monel K-500?
• Does the grade alone determine the scrap price?

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• Can XRF detect lead in nickel alloy scrap?
• What is the difference between a tramp element and an alloying element?
• Why is free-machining steel so harmful in nickel alloy scrap?
• Does a mill certificate prove that scrap is free of tramp elements?
• Are tramp elements a problem for stainless steel scrap too?
• Do tramp elements matter for corrosion grades such as 625 and C-276?
• Should I sell scrap with soldered or brazed joints?

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• Is tungsten carbide scrap magnetic?
• How can I tell carbide from high-speed steel?
• Are coated carbide inserts accepted as scrap?
• What is soft carbide scrap?
• Can I sell brazed carbide tools?
• What is the HS code for tungsten carbide scrap?
• Is tungsten carbide scrap the same as tungsten scrap?

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• What are ferro alloys used for?
• Is a ferro alloy the same as alloy steel?
• Why do steelmakers use ferro alloys instead of pure metals?
• Is ferro niobium a nickel alloy?
• What is the difference between bulk and noble ferro alloys?
• How is ferro alloy scrap priced per kg?
• Which HS codes apply to ferro alloys?

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• What does the N in a UNS number like N07718 mean?
• Who assigns UNS numbers?
• How do I find the UNS number for a trade name?
• Is 904L a stainless steel or a nickel alloy?
• Does every alloy have a UNS number?
• Can a UNS number tell 304 from 304L in scrap?
• Is a UNS number enough to describe a scrap lot?

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• Is Inconel scrap valuable?
• Which Inconel grade is most common in scrap?
• Is Inconel scrap magnetic?
• Is Incoloy 825 a type of Inconel?
• Why is there no UNS number for some Inconel scrap grades?
• What is the HS code for Inconel scrap?
• Can Inconel scrap be mixed with stainless steel scrap?

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• Can handheld XRF tell 316 stainless steel from Inconel?
• Can XRF read a grade through paint or coatings?
• Does a reading that says "Inconel 625" prove the piece is 625?
• Can handheld XRF detect lead and other tramp elements?
• Can XRF identify cast superalloy turbine blades?
• Why do two XRF analysers give slightly different readings on the same piece?
• Is handheld XRF accurate enough for nickel alloy scrap trading?

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• Is OES more accurate than XRF?
• Can XRF replace laboratory analysis for scrap?
• Does spark OES damage the material?
• Can spark OES test turnings?
• What does ICP stand for in ICP-OES?
• Which testing standards apply to XRF and OES for nickel alloys?
• How long does laboratory analysis of a scrap sample take?

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• What does a scrap processor do?
• Is Mipra Steel a scrap processor?
• Why are turnings crushed and degreased?
• Can mixed alloy scrap be sold?
• How is the grade of a scrap lot proven?

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• Which nickel alloys come from Korean shipyards?
• What are KS standards?
• Which grades come from Ulsan and Yeosu?
• What documents are needed to ship alloy scrap from South Korea?
• How do I offer Korean alloy scrap to Mipra Steel?
• How are offers for South Korea usually priced?

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• Which Spanish industries generate nickel alloy scrap?
• What titanium scrap comes from Spanish aerospace?
• Which EU rules apply to exporting scrap from Spain?
• What certificates come with Spanish material?
• How do I offer Spanish alloy scrap to Mipra Steel?
• How are offers for Spain usually priced?

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• Why is the UAE a trading hub for alloy scrap?
• Which grades come from UAE oil and gas?
• Does the UAE produce aerospace alloy scrap?
• Is a certificate of origin needed for re-exported scrap?
• How do I offer UAE alloy scrap to Mipra Steel?
• How are offers for UAE usually priced?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel 600 and Inconel 601?
• Can Inconel 600 and Inconel 601 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel 600 and Inconel 625?
• Can Inconel 600 and Inconel 625 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel 600 and Inconel 690?
• Can Inconel 600 and Inconel 690 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel 625 and Hastelloy C-276?
• Can Inconel 625 and Hastelloy C-276 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel 625 and Inconel 718?
• Can Inconel 625 and Inconel 718 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel 718 and Inconel 706?
• Can Inconel 718 and Inconel 706 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel and Hastelloy?

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• What is the main difference between Inconel and Incoloy?

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• Why compare nickel alloy grades?
• Can XRF tell these grades apart?

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• What is the main difference between Monel 400 and Monel K-500?
• Can Monel 400 and Monel K-500 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Nimonic 75 and Nimonic 80A?
• Can Nimonic 75 and Nimonic 80A scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Super Duplex 2507 and S32760?
• Can Super duplex 2507 and Super duplex S32760 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Titanium Grade 2 and Grade 5?
• Can Titanium Grade 2 and Titanium Grade 5 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Titanium Grade 2 and Grade 7?
• Can Titanium Grade 2 and Titanium Grade 7 scrap be mixed?

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• What is the main difference between Titanium and nickel alloy?

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• What does ASTM B443 cover?
• What is the difference between B443 Grade 1 and Grade 2?
• Is ASME SB-443 the same as ASTM B443?
• Does the B443 grade affect the scrap value of 625 plate?

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• What does ASTM B446 cover?
• What are the B446 grades for Alloy 625?
• Is SB-446 the same as B446?
• How should B446 bar-end scrap be sold?

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• What does ASTM B670 cover?
• Is B670 material supplied aged?
• What is the aerospace equivalent of B670?
• Is Alloy 718 plate scrap worth more than turnings?

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• What is the W.Nr. for Inconel 625?
• What is the difference between EN 10204 3.1 and 3.2?
• Why do titanium W.Nr. numbers start with 3.7?

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• What standard is Inconel 625 pipe made to?
• Is ASME SB-443 the same as ASTM B443?
• Does a spec number identify the alloy?
• Can scrap be certified to an ASTM standard?

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• What is NACE MR0175?
• Is Inconel 718 NACE compliant?
• What is API 6ACRA?

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• What is API RP 578?
• Which ASTM standard covers metal sorting?
• Can XRF measure carbon in nickel alloys?

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• What is ASTM B338?
• Is Grade 5 titanium covered by ASTM B861?
• What is AMS 4928?

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• Can nickel alloy scrap from nuclear plants be recycled?
• Why did Inconel 690 replace Inconel 600 in steam generators?

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• What happens to nickel alloys when an offshore platform is decommissioned?
• Is sour-service scrap safe to handle?

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• When does a power plant generate turbine scrap?
• Is repaired turbine scrap different from new?

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