Ferrous metals are those which contain iron. They can be a mixture of other metals or elements, but all ferrous materials contain some form of iron which give them a magnetic quality and makes them prone to corrosion. Ferrous metals include many types of steel – stainless steel to name one in particular – and cast iron.
Non-ferrous metals are the opposite of ferrous – they do not contain any iron. They will not have a magnetic quality and typically resist corrosion much better than ferrous metals. The category of non-ferrous metals also includes raw materials – pure metals. Aluminum, copper, aluminum alloys, lead, tin, and gilding metal are all considered non-ferrous metals.
Non-ferrous metals are the opposite of ferrous – they do not contain any iron. They will not have a magnetic quality and typically resist corrosion much better than ferrous metals. The category of non-ferrous metals also includes raw materials – pure metals. Aluminum, copper, aluminum alloys, lead, tin, and gilding metal are all considered non-ferrous metals.
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