Metals and Their Properties | Morecambe Metals

13th November 202513th November 2025

What is the Most Valuable Scrap Metal?

The market for scrap metal is still shaped by global demand, energy costs, and wider economic pressures. For sellers, knowing which metals hold the most value can help you maximise returns while ensuring materials are recycled responsibly. Scrap metal collection is more than a transaction; it’s an investment in sustainability and the circular economy. Continue reading

2nd May 202410th September 2025

Take a “Scrapyard Safari” and Discover Its Hidden Gems

Have you ever thought that a scrapyard can be more than what it is and be a source of priceless exploration, innovation, and environmental responsibility? Today, we explore the endless possibilities of scrap metal, discovering how discarded metals of all sorts can find new life, purpose, and value through the most modern and sustainable practices carried out at Morecambe Metals. Continue reading

25th September 202330th April 2025

High-Pressure Environments and Metal Fatigue

Metal fatigue under high-pressure environments is a critical concern within numerous industries, directly influencing the durability and safety of many applications. This intricate process of material weakening due to repeated stress cycles often leads to crack formation and ultimate failure. Continue reading

30th June 202122nd June 2022

The Environmentally Friendly Properties of Aluminium

Aluminium is a widely used metal across many industries. It is also one of the most commonly recycled metals globally – and for a good reason. Aluminium is a great candidate for scrap metal recycling because 100% of scrap aluminium can be recycled without losing quality. Continue reading

22nd April 202010th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Zinc

Morecambe Metals are specialists of ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling. We’ve previously talked about some of these metals, such as aluminium and lead, and are now turning our attention to zinc. Continue reading

28th February 202010th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Lead

We’ve talked about different metals and their properties, such as copper, aluminium and steel. In this article, we’re taking a look at another key metal that is used for many different applications and in a wide range of industries: lead. Continue reading

8th July 201910th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Stainless Steel

Previously, we have discussed iron, copper, steel, and aluminium as part of our ongoing series ‘Metals and Their Properties’. In this article, we are turning our attention to the qualities, applications and history of stainless steel. As experts in the scrap metal recycling business, we hope to show you the usefulness and importance of recycling stainless steel. Continue reading

15th November 201810th September 2025

Metals and their Properties: BRASS

In this section of ‘Metals and their Properties’, we’re tooting our horns for brass. Brass alloy shares its name with the group of wind instruments, but we’re going to be looking at more than just its instrumental value. In this post, we’ll cover the history of the uses of brass, including its place in non-ferrous metal recycling. Continue reading

23rd July 201810th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Steel

We’ve taken an in-depth look at three different metals so far: copper, iron and aluminium. We’ll be wrapping up our series, “Metal and Their Properties”, with a comprehensive look at one of the world’s most widely used metals: steel. Continue reading

20th June 201810th September 2025

Metals and Their Properties: Aluminium

Having previously focused on iron and copper as part of our ongoing series “Metals and Their Properties”, we are now discussing aluminium properties and uses, and the reasons why this metal is so popular. Continue reading