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difference between ferrous and non ferrous mineral. (pls experts fast i have a test 2morrow)

Ferrous metals have got their name derived from the Latin word Ferrum that means iron. Thus ferrous are the metals having a percentage of iron in it. Ferrous metals have magnetic alloys and have an oxidation property. Some of the common ferrous elements include steel of carbon, stainless steel, mild steel and cast iron.

Non-ferrous metals on the other hand are the metals that do not have iron ores. Non ferrous metals are known well for their strength resistance to corrosion and higher melting point. And, non ferrous metals are non metallic in nature. Some examples of non ferrous metals are Copper, Aluminum, Nickel, Gold, Platinum, and so on. 

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Ferrous minerals are metallic minerals which mostlycontain iron in them.They have small amounts of other minerals added too, to give the required properties.Ferrous minerals are magnetic. They give little resistance to corrosion. For example:

1.Vehicle scrap

2.Metal offcuts from manufacturing industries

Non ferrous minerals are minerals which do not contain iron. They are non magnetic. Non Ferrous minerals are usually more resistant to corrosion. For example:

1.Zinc

2.Aluminium

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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:

  • Vehicle scrap metal
  • Demolition Site scrap metal
  • Metal offcuts from manufacturing industries

Non-Ferrous Metals do not contain Iron, are not magnetic 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
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