Difference between ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals...
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Both types may be pure or alloys.
In general, ferrous metals contain iron .
Non-ferrous metals, on the other hand, do not contain any iron.
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☞ Difference between ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals
✒ Ferrous Metals
- Some common ferrous metals include alloy steel, carbon steel, cast iron and wrought iron.
- These metals are prized for their tensile strength and durability.
- Carbon Steel also known as structure steel is a staple in the construction industry and is used in the tallest skyscrapers and longest bridges.
- Ferrous metals are also used in shipping containers, industrial piping, automobiles, railroad tracks, and many commercial and domestic tools.
✒ Non ferrous metals
- Non-ferrous metals include aluminum, copper, lead, zinc and tin, as well as precious metals like gold and silver.
- Their main advantage over ferrous materials is their malleability.
- They also have no iron content, giving them a higher resistance to rust and corrosion, and making them ideal for gutters, liquid pipes, roofing and outdoor signs.
- Lastly they are non-magnetic, which is important for many electronic and wiring applications.
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☞ Types of Metals
There are three main types of metals :-
- Ferrous metals
- Non ferrous metals
- Alloys Metals
✒ Alloys Metals
- The meaning of the term ‘alloy’ is a substance formed from the combination of two or more metals.
- Alloys can also be formed from combinations of metals and other elements.
- The properties exhibited by alloys are often quite different from the properties of its individual components.
- It is not uncommon for alloys to have greater strength and hardness when compared to pure metals.
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