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A ferrous material is one which is a bivalent iron compound. It is more common to refer to materials as non-ferrous - i.e metals that do not contain iron. Ferrous materials tend to be magnetic materials
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∙ 11y agoIt means that something contains Iron (usually Iron II).
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Metals are either ferrous or non ferrous what does this mean?
It means if they are effected by a magnet. Ferrous metals are pulled by a magnet.
Is aluminium ferrous or non ferrous?
Aluminum is a non ferrous metal.
Is sodium ferrous or non ferrous?
Non ferrous
Is gold ferrous or non ferrous?
Non ferrous (ferrous means containing Iron).
Is aluminum a ferrous metal of non ferrous?
Aluminium is non ferrous.
Metals are either ferrous or non ferrous what does this mean?
It means if they are effected by a magnet. Ferrous metals are pulled by a magnet.
What does ferrous soil mean?
Ferrous soil is high in iron content and can be conductive with regard to metal detecting.
What does the suffix ferrous mean?
The term "ferrous" typically means a kind of metal or alloy which contains iron.
What do you mean by ferrous and non-ferrous metal?
Ferrous comes from the latin root ferro meaning Iron. Thus a ferro metal is rich in Fe (Iron).The opposite for a non-ferrous metal. For example something rich in other element.
Is steel a ferrous or a non-ferrous?
its a ferrous
Is aluminium ferrous or non ferrous?
Aluminum is a non ferrous metal.
What is iron ferrous or non ferrous?
Ferrous. The word "ferrous" means "like iron".
Is sodium ferrous or non ferrous?
Non ferrous
Iscopper ferrous or non - ferrous?
non ferrous
Which is stronger ferrous or non ferrous?
non ferrous
Is iron or steel ferrous or non ferrous?
Ferrous.
Is carbon steel a ferrous or non ferrous?
its a ferrous
