Nonferrous Metal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018860",
  "term": "Nonferrous Metal",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Any pure metal other than iron or any metal alloy for which an element other than iron is its major constituent by percent in weight. [40 CFR 63.10692 (CFR 2013)]\n\n2. Pure metal other than iron or any metal alloy for which a metal other than iron is its major constituent in percent by weight.\n\n3. Nonmagnetic metals such as aluminum, lead, and copper. Products made from nonferrous metals include containers and packaging such as beverage cans, food and other nonfood cans; nonferrous metals found in appliances, furniture, electronic equipment; and nonpackaging aluminum products (foil, closures, and lids from bimetal cans). Excludes lead-acid batteries and nonferrous metals from industrial applications and construction and demolition debris. (U.S. EPA, 1996b)",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 63.10906 (CFR 2013)",
    "40 CFR 471.02 (CFR 2013)",
    "Recycling - State and Local Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nonferrous-metal/"
}