Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals

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Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals?
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What is Ferrous Metal?
The word ferrous means containing iron.
Common ferrous metals are scrap iron, cast iron,
stainless steel, and carbon steel. Most ferrous
metals are alloys, which means that they are a
substance of two or more metals.
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Characteristics

• Mostly contains iron.
• Can corrode or rust when not alloyed.
• Strong and hard material.
• Most ferrous metals are magnetic.
• Ferrous metals are alloys

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What is Non-Ferrous Metal?
Common non-ferrous metals are aluminum (or
aluminum), copper, lead, nickel, tin, zinc,
brass, and precious metals.
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