difference Between ferrous and non ferrous mineral resources
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Difference Between Ferrous and Nonferrous Minerals
Definition
Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances that contain iron (Fe) as an element in the composition.
Nonferrous Minerals: Nonferrous minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances that do not contain iron (Fe) as an element in the composition.
Magnetic Properties
Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals show high magnetic properties.
Nonferrous Minerals: Nonferrous minerals do not show magnetic properties.
Resistance to Corrosion
Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals are less resistant to corrosion.
Nonferrous Minerals: Nonferrous minerals are more resistant to corrosion.
Chemical Composition
Ferrous Minerals: Ferrous minerals are composed of mainly iron as hydroxide, carbonates or sulfides.
Nonferrous Minerals: Nonferrous minerals are composed of various elements and combinations.
Ferrous Metals mostly contain Iron. They have small amounts of other metals or elements added, to give the required properties. Ferrous Metals are magnetic and give little resistance to corrosion. Some examples of the ferrous metals we deal with:
Metals for recycling
Vehicle scrap metal
Demolition Site scrap metal
Metal offcuts from manufacturing industries
Non-Ferrous Metals do not contain Iron, are not magnetic and are usually more resistant to corrosion than ferrous metals.
Some examples of Non-Ferrous Metals we deal with are:
Aluminium & Aluminium Alloys
Copper
Brass
Lead
Zinc
Stainless Steel
Electrical Cable
