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a ferrous metal is a metal partly made of iron and other metals to give the correct properties
Iron is often referred to as a ferrous metal, but the word ferrous really refers to compounds containing iron. Compounds containing iron having a valance of +2 are ferrous; those compounds containing iron having a valence of +3 are ferric.
In a more general sense, ferrous metals are metals or metal alloys that contain the element iron. Steel, for example, is a ferrous metal, and there are a number of other alloys that contain iron. Use the link below for more information.
all ferrous metals are magnetic and contain a small amount of other metals to provide the correct properties
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Difference between ferous and non-ferous metals?
Non-ferous metal has no iron in it and ferous metal do. Also the different metals can be used for different vehicles, depending on what value or engine it has.
What advantages of ferrous metals?
what are the advantages of ferous metal?
Is ferous sulfite an element of compound?
Ferrous sulfite is a compound.
What are the similarities and between iron and copper?
ferous (iron) and non-ferous (copper) metals. A magnet will pick up iron but not copper.
Is there a substitute material that can be used if you run out of diamonds?
Yes,some examples are:~Carbon Boron Nitride~Fused Aluminum Oxide~Silicon Carbide
Difference between ferous and non-ferous metals?
Non-ferous metal has no iron in it and ferous metal do. Also the different metals can be used for different vehicles, depending on what value or engine it has.
What are some examples of material nouns?
A material noun is a word for a material, a substance, or an ingredient that other things are made from. Some examples are:cottongoldcalciumconcreteplasticironbrassmilksilverrubbersalttarclothwoodpaperglassleathersand
What are the examples of the material noun?
A material noun is a word for a thing that other things are made from. Some examples are:aluminumconcretecottonflourglassgoldleathersandstonesugarwoodwool
Is mild steel a non-ferous metal?
A non-ferrous metal is a metal which doesn't contain carbon. Mild steel does contain carbon. So mild steel is a ferous metal. Mild steel is NOT a non ferous metal
Some examples of direct material cost and direct labor cost?
examples of dierect material,indirect,labour,and expenses cost
Can you give me 10 examples of materials?
A material noun is a word for something that other things are made from. Some examples of material nouns are:goldsilverglassflourcoralcottonrubberplasticaluminumcalcium
What is a material noun?
A material noun is a word for a material, a substance, or an ingredient that other things are made from. Some examples are:cottongoldcalciumconcreteplasticironbrassmilksilverrubbersalttar
What is the definition of material noun?
A material noun is a word for a material, a substance, or an ingredient that other things are made from. Some examples are:brasscalciumcementcocoaconcretecottoneggsgoldironmeatmilkplasticrubbersaltsandsilvertarwoodwool
What advantages of ferrous metals?
what are the advantages of ferous metal?
What are some examples of non record material?
Reference or exhibit materials
Which group does cop-per belong?
Metal, non ferous.
What category does copper belong in?
Copper is a non-ferous metal.
