High Temp & Specialty Scrap Price Trends

over the last 30 days

In the last month in the High Temp & Specialty category: price is steady for 14 grades.

How Have Prices Moved Over the Last 52 Weeks?
Over the past year, the category average ranged from $3.62 to $4.66.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~77.6% (-$11.67 / lb). Based on 4 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 50%–91%.
✓ All 4 grades are within normal market range

U.S. National Price Benchmark — High Temp & Specialty in Pennsylvania

Local scrap yards in Pennsylvania sometimes post their prices with a short delay. To keep you informed of what your metal is worth right now, we use U.S. national averages as a reference. The secondary metals market responds to exchange moves in sync across the country — use this national benchmark when negotiating with local buyers. High Temp & Specialty prices across the U.S. →

Current High Temp & Specialty Scrap Prices in Pennsylvania

Here is the High Temp & Specialty data we have on file for Pennsylvania. Local yards don't always update their online prices daily — if your grade isn't listed, use the National Benchmark above as leverage when negotiating with local buyers.

Tantalum U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$9.00 / lbRange: $8.00 – $10.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tungsten Carbide Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$8.00 / lbRange: $8.00 – $8.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Inconel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$6.50 / lbRange: $6.50 – $6.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Pure Tungsten U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$6.00 / lbRange: $6.00 – $6.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tin (Block) Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$6.00 / lbRange: $6.00 – $6.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Nickel Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$4.00 / lbRange: $4.00 – $4.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Specialty Copper Alloys U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.00 / lbRange: $3.00 – $3.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Hastelloy U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.50 / lbRange: $2.50 – $2.50 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cobalt & High Temp Alloys Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$2.40 / lbRange: $2.40 – $2.40 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Welding Copper U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$2.05 / lbRange: $2.05 – $2.05 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Monel Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$2.00 / lbRange: $2.00 – $2.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Titanium U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.35 / lbRange: $0.35 – $0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Magnesium Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$0.20 / lbRange: $0.20 – $0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tool Steel & Stainless U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$0.20 / lbRange: $0.15 – $0.25 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Where to Sell High Temp Alloys in Pennsylvania

Live prices from local scrap yards in Pennsylvania. Compare offers and find the buyer paying the most.

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Updated 2/17/2026

Weiner Iron & Metal Corp

North Manheim Township, Pennsylvania5 grades on price list
CARBIDE TIPS
$8.00 / lb|🠅 $3.00 (60%)
NICKEL
$4.00 / lb|🠇 $1.00 (20%)
MONEL
$2.00 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (14%)
MAGNESIUM
$0.20 / lb
BLOCK TIN
$6.00 / lb|🠅 $2.00 (50%)
Updated 2/17/2026

Three Rivers Recycling LLC

Harmony Township, Pennsylvania1 grade on price list
Hy Grade Solids
$2.40 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (4%)
Updated 8/23/2025

Integral Scrap & Recycling

White Township, Pennsylvania2 grades on price list
Tungsten Carbide Inserts
$6.00 / lb|🠅 $0.25 (4%)
Aluminum Bronze Solids
$1.95 / lb|🠅 $0.10 (5%)

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High Temp & Specialty Price Chart & History

See how local yard buy prices track the exchange (LME). Use this chart to judge whether it's a good time to cash in now or wait for yards to catch up with the latest exchange move.

Specialty Metal Load Value Calculator

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Yield & Recovery: High Temp Alloy Grade Value

Біржова ціна відображає чистий перероблений метал (99,9%+). У кожної марки лому різний рівень домішок і різна складність переробки. Чим вищий відсоток, тим цінніша марка і тим ближче виплата до спотової ціни.

GradeExchange (100%)Yard Price (per lb)Grade Quality
Specialty Copper Alloys $6.09 COMEX$3.00
High Grade49%
Welding Copper $6.09 COMEX$2.05
Mid Grade34%
Tin (Block) $22.53 LME$6.00
Mid Grade27%
Cobalt & High Temp Alloys $25.42 LME$2.40
Low Grade9%

📊 What Determines Grade Value:

  • Specific Alloy Chemistry: Metals like Monel or Inconel derive value from their precise Nickel and Copper ratios; even a slight deviation can downgrade the load to mixed stainless.
  • Refining Complexity: Items like Cobalt & High Temp Alloys often sit at a lower percentage of spot because the chemical separation process is intensive and costly for the processor.
  • Industrial Form: Clean solids always command a premium over turnings or chips, which may contain cutting fluids or mixed-grade contamination.
  • Rare Element Content: Grades like Pure Tungsten or Tantalum are priced strictly on the scarcity of the primary element on the LME market.
💡 Pro tip: If your Cobalt & High Temp Alloys are being priced as low-grade, it's often due to lack of an XRF analyzer at the yard. To get higher payouts, find a specialty dealer in Pennsylvania who can verify the exact chemistry of your Hastelloy or nickel-based scrap.