The word is derived from the Latin word ferrum (iron)
ferrous is an adjective used to indicate the presence of iron
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It is not an element. It is an compound made of two elements: Iron and Oxygen, FeO.
A ferrous alloy is an alloy containing iron as a principle element of it composition.
No, lead is not a ferrous metal. Ferrous metals are those that contain iron, while lead is a non-ferrous metal that is a chemical element.
Radon (Rn)
Yes. It is the alchemy name for Iron. Thats why Irons periodic table name is 'Fe'
No, magnesium is not a ferrous metal. Ferrous metals contain iron, while magnesium is a chemical element that is a lightweight and highly reactive metal.
No, calcium is not a ferrous metal. Ferrous metals are those that contain iron, such as steel. Calcium is a chemical element that is an alkaline earth metal, not a ferrous metal.
"Ferrous" is a word that means "iron". A ferrous metal is a metal that is derived from iron or is an iron alloy, and cannot exist without being bonded to iron. Magnesium is its own chemical element, and does not include elements of iron innately. It can exist independently of iron molecules, so it is called "non-ferrous".
Iron
No. A ferrous metal is a metal that contains iron (steel, for example, is ferrous as it is a mixture of iron and carbon). Since aluminum is an element, it is not ferrous unless it is mixed with iron.
Ferrous sulfite is a compound, not an element. It is made up of the elements iron (Fe) and sulfur (S) in specific proportions.
NO!!!! 'Ferrous' refers to Iron ONLY , from its Latin name (Ferrum ; Fe) Any alloys containing iron may be described as 'ferrous' Copper bein an element is definitely NOT ferrous.