Bare bright copper wire

Clean, uncoated, unalloyed copper wire with no visible oxidation. It’s the top copper scrap grade.

Trade name: Barley · HSN 7404

Used by: Refiners and rod makers

What to check before you buy

Look for clean, uncoated wire with no tarnish, solder, tin or insulation. Agree the wire gauge and how any oxidised material will be treated.