There are two types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. By the existence of metal, the basic contrast between ferrous and non-ferrous can be defined. There are many other basic criteria that differentiate between ferrous and non-ferrous.
Ferrous vs Nonferrous Metals
There are several variations between ferrous and nonferrous metals.
| Sl.No | Ferrous Metals | Ferrous Metals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrous indicates in a bivalent state the presence of iron. | There is no iron in non-ferrous metals. |
| 2 | This exhibits magnetic properties because ferrous comprises metal. | Non-ferrous metals have no magnetic characteristics, which means it is non-magnetic. |
| 3 | Ferrous metals are less corrosion-resistant. | Non-ferrous metals are more corrosion-resistant. |
| 4 | It has strong tensile strength and durability as a special feature of ferrous metals. | A malevolence is a special feature of non-ferrous metals. |
| 5 | It is possible to oxidize ferrous metals. | It is impossible to oxidize non-ferrous metals. |
| 6 | In the iron age, the use of ferrous metals continued. | In the bronze age, non-ferrous materials were added. |
| 7 | Some ferrous metals are scrap metal from vehicles, scrap metal from demolition sites, offcuts from manufacturing industries. | Other non-ferrous materials include aluminum alloys, copper alloys, silver, lead, zinc, stainless steel, electrical cables, etc. |
| 8 | Using ferrous metals-cutlery, kitchen appliances, ball bearings, etc. | There are also non-ferrous metals-water pipes, electrical wire, consumer products, weak welding, etc. |
| 9 | Ferrous metal consists of mild steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, iron cast and wrought iron. | Non-ferrous metals are used where a benefit can be given by their distance from ferrous metals. |
| 10 | Ferrous metals are the world's most reused products. | Most non-ferrous items, as the processing continues, are relatively scarce. |
| 11 | Ferrous scrap metals are typically in good supply. | It's tougher to get through non-ferrous bits. |
| 12 | Ferrous metal's cost tends to be lower. | Non-ferrous metal prices are higher than ferrous metals. |
| 13 | Ferrous reaction- 4Fe + 3O2+ 6H2O = 4Fe(OH)3. | Non-ferrous reaction- 2 Cu (s) + O2 (g) ---> 2 CuO (s). |