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Product Description of UBC (Used Beverage Cans)

Used Beverage Cans (UBCs), also known as UBC aluminum scrap, are a specific type of scrap aluminum used in recycling processes. They are defined as used aluminum beverage cans that are free of other scrap metals, food cans, plastic, glass, and foreign substances. Here's a breakdown of their typical specifications:
Chemical Composition: UBC aluminum scrap typically has a high aluminum content, with trace amounts of other elements like silicon, iron, copper, and manganese.

Aluminum (Al): Minimum 99% Al.
Silicon (Si): 0.2-0.6%.
Iron (Fe): 0.35%.
Copper (Cu): 0.1%.
Manganese (Mn): 0.1%.
Magnesium (Mg): 0.45-0.9%.
Zinc (Zn): 0.1%.
Chromium (Cr): 0.1%.
Moisture: 3%
Density:
Loose UBC: ~50-70 kg/m³
Baled UBC: ~300-500 kg/m³

Material: Primarily aluminum (Al 3000 or Al 5000 series alloys).
Size: Standard sizes include 330ml, 500ml, and 750ml, but dimensions vary.
Condition: Crushed or uncrushed, free from excessive contaminants (liquids, plastic, paper, or other metals).

Packaging
UBC cans are typically packaged in one of the following ways:

Loose Bulk: Collected in sacks or bins (less common for large-scale shipping).
Baled: Compressed into dense bales (approx. 1m x 1m x 0.5m, weighing 500–1000 kg) using hydraulic balers for efficient transport.
Super Sacks: Large bulk bags (1–1.5 ton capacity) for loose UBC.
Gaylord Boxes: Heavy-duty corrugated boxes (~1m³) for smaller shipments.

LOADING
Container Loading:

20ft Container: 18 metric tons (if baled).
40ft Container: 28 metric tons (if baled).
Loose UBC fills ~60–70% of container volume due to low density.