ISRI Scrap Codes - Quick Reference
Common ISRI scrap metal codes and nicknames for copper, aluminum, brass and ferrous grades - the shorthand used on the scale every day.
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ISRI codes - questions
What are ISRI scrap codes?
ISRI scrap codes are standardized nicknames and specifications published by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) in the Scrap Specifications Circular. They give buyers and sellers a common shorthand for grade and quality (for example "Barley" for #1 bare bright copper).
Is this the official ISRI specification?
No. This is a quick-reference summary of widely used trading terms for convenience. The authoritative definitions are in the current ISRI Scrap Specifications Circular - always defer to it for contracts and grading disputes.
How does Scraplytics use ISRI codes?
Scraplytics lets you classify materials by ISRI code on every scale ticket, apply grade-specific pricing automatically, and track inventory and contamination by ISRI grade across the yard.