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- Classification of Metals
- Ferrous Metals
- Properties of Ferrous Metals
- Non-ferrous Metals
- Properties of Non-ferrous Metals
- Ferrous Metals
Metals are classified into two groups namely, ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
i. Ferrous Metals:
These are metals that contain iron. As such, they can be attracted to any magnetic substance, which means they are magnetic. Examples include steel, cast iron, wrought iron, mild steel, and stainless steel.
Properties of Ferrous Metals:
- Good conductors of electricity.
- Usually have a silver-like colour.
- They don’t corrode
Corrosion is defined as a natural process that causes the transformation of pure metals into undesirable substances when they react with substances like water or air. This reaction causes damage and... More easily. - They have great tensile strength.
- They are usually magnetic.
- Ferrous metals a re durable.
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