| Material Type |
Aluminum alloy (typically 3004 or 3105 series) |
| Form |
Used beverage cans (flattened or unflattened) |
| Size |
Typically 12 oz, 330 ml (standard can size) |
| Weight |
13-16 grams per can (varies with size and design) |
| Color |
Silver (natural aluminum color) or coated with various colors/paint for branding |
| Shape |
Cylindrical with a concave bottom and a removable top |
| Moisture Content |
0.5-2% (may vary depending on collection and handling) |
| Purity |
Primarily aluminum (may contain small amounts of paint, ink, and other coatings) |
| Contaminants |
Small residues of beverage or labels (if not properly cleaned) |
| Packaging |
Baled or loose in bulk containers for recycling purposes |
