Earlier this year, in our ongoing efforts to enhance the user experience at Research Alloys, we launched our Customer Appreciation Raffle. And we’re so happy to announce that we have our first winner!

Last weekend, Columbus received over a foot of snow in record time. The city was under a level 3 snow emergency, and operations were suspended for a single day at Research Alloys as we plowed the lot, salted walkways, and made the facility safe. Then it was back to business as usual!

With silver hitting record high prices (over $90 per ounce!), now is an exceptional time to cash in on unwanted silver and silver plate items!

Meet Our Newest Truck - New Year, new gear over here at Research Alloys! We’re ringing in 2026 with brand new equipment– a custom-made M2 106 Plus truck from Freightliner.

According to Steel Industry News, US steel prices are rising significantly. Major producers are raising their prices again, and Research Alloys is following suit. Read on to learn more about what’s going on with scrap steel. 

At Research Alloys, we’re proud to recognize the men and women who serve our nation and thank them for their sacrifices. Whether you’re an employee, a vendor, or a loyal customer– thank you. Read on to learn more about our staff veterans and our upcoming Veterans Day promotion.

Scrap metal recyclers have long known about the dangers posed by batteries– from worker injury to damaged equipment to accidental fires in warehouses and scrap yards. At Research Alloys, we’re ramping up efforts to reduce these risks to keep our customers and employees safe.

Stargate Metals gives new life to old junk– we find treasure in the trash by offering scrapyard finds for sale to the public. It’s kind of like a big, loud, shiny garage sale.

At Research Alloys, we constantly hear “you’re the cleanest scrap yard I’ve ever been to!” And we wear that as a badge of honor.

Tungsten carbide prices are on the rise. Like many recyclable materials, domestic supply, tariff uncertainty, a downturn in Chinese production, and manufacturer demands are driving up the market for this commodity. Read on to learn more about what’s going on with carbide.