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 $3.53 to $5.81.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
How Yard Prices Track the Exchange (LME)
Average discount to the exchange for this category: ~75.5% (-$11.34 / lb). Based on 4 grades with exchange data. Normal range for this category: 50%–86%.
✓ All 4 grades are within normal market range

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

Local scrap yards in West Virginia 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 West Virginia

Here is the High Temp & Specialty data we have on file for West Virginia. 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.

Tungsten Carbide U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$11.50 / lbRange: $8.00 – $15.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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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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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 Based on 1 yard
Avg. Price:$6.00 / lbRange: $6.00 – $6.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Tin (Block) U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$6.00 / lbRange: $6.00 – $6.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Cobalt & High Temp Alloys U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.70 / lbRange: $2.40 – $5.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Nickel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.25 / lbRange: $2.50 – $4.00 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
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Monel U.S. national average
Avg. Price:$3.10 / lbRange: $2.20 – $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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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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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 U.S. national average
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 West Virginia

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

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Updated 2/17/2026

Elkins Metal Recycling

Elkins, West Virginia1 grade on price list
Tungsten
$6.00 / lb|🠅 $1.00 (20%)

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High Temp & Specialty — scrap yard prices over time

This chart tracks average scrap yard buy prices for High Temp & Specialty grades over time. There is no linked exchange benchmark for these lines — use the trend to see when local buyers are paying more or less.

Specialty Metal Load Value Calculator

Selling a mixed load? Pick the grades below — a weight field appears after you select at least one grade, then the calculator estimates your haul's value from current average prices West Virginia.

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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$3.70
Low Grade15%

📊 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 West Virginia who can verify the exact chemistry of your Hastelloy or nickel-based scrap.