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TABLE 4
CONSUMPTION OF COPPER AND BRASS MATERIALS IN THE UNITED STATES, BY ITEM- 1
(Metric tons)
 
            Foundries,   -Smelters,      
chemical plants, -refiners,
Item Brass mills Wire-rod mills miscellaneous users ingot makers Total
2009:                      
Copper scrap- 685,000 r, 2 W 67,100 r 159,000 911,000 r
Refined copper3   454,000   1,140,000   49,500   4,510   1,650,000  
Hardeners and master alloys 9,990   --   3,090   --   13,100  
Brass ingots   --   --   55,400 r --   55,400 r
Slab zinc-   44,800   --   (4)   (4)   107,000  
2010:
Copper scrap- 694,000 2 W 66,100 150,000 911,000
Refined copper3   459,000   1,250,000   53,100   4,510   1,760,000  
Hardeners and master alloys   10,100   --   4,370   --   14,400  
Brass ingots   --   --   61,700   --   61,700  
Slab zinc-   44,800   --   (4)   (4)   106,000  
rRevised. W Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data; included with -Brass mills.- -- Zero.
1Data are rounded to no more than three significant digits; may not add to totals shown.
2Includes item indicated by symbol W.
3Detailed information on consumption of refined copper can be found in table 5.
4Withheld to avoid disclosing company proprietary data; included in -Total.-

Source: United States Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program

See also: Mineral commodity prices


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