Copper systems guide
Copper from Electrical and Electronic Products
Why cables, motors and electronics are important secondary copper sources.
Systems note: examples are educational; exact performance depends on the site, material, equipment and applicable standards.
Where this fits in the copper system
Why cables, motors and electronics are important secondary copper sources.
Core concepts
Cables can contain high proportions of copper conductor.
Motors and transformers contain copper windings with steel and insulation.
Circuit assemblies contain copper mixed with many other materials.
What to watch in practice
Useful measures depend on the exact system, but operators and engineers generally combine material flow, quality, recovery or efficiency, equipment reliability, energy/water use, inventory and downstream requirements rather than optimizing one number in isolation.