A simple and rapid spectrophotometric method used for determination of copper in some alloy samples of steal scrap. Different alloy samples which were obtained from steel scrap in local market were analyzed for copper content ( Hings, Chandelier, Light reflectors,Spring ,Cymbal ,Window frame and Car radiator ), which determined spectrophotometricall y ,the copper amount percent were ( 56% , 89%, 52% , 55% , 92% , 56% and 56%) respectively., this me thod is simple, sensitive, and unexpensive methods for the determination of copper in their alloys ( brass and bronze ).Al l absorption measurment were carried out at (620)nm .
The result showed the amount of copper which got from their alloy samples of steel scrap in this work was good and satisfied . The amount of copper in brass and bronze alloys which were used in this work varies between 52% and 92% by weight depending on the type of brass and its intended use .
. The recommondation is to utilize the huge amount of steel scrap which is available in local market to obtainning copper and other elements.
Keywords: Spectrophotometry; steel scrap, copper alloys and bronze alloys. |