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Materials that are closely related to, or have iron in them.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoFerrous metals are those contain iron. All ferrous metals are magnetic and give little resistance to corrosion.
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∙ 12y agoFerromagnetic metals are iron, cobalt, nickel; they can form permanent magnets and can be attracted by other magnets.
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∙ 12y agoFerrous metals are iron-bearing
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Distinguish between ferrous and nonferrous materials?
Ferrous materials are things that contain iron.
What does ferrous mean?
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
What is meant by the term ferrous material and non-ferrous materials?
it means they do not contain any iron, ferrous is latin for iron
What are ferrous and non ferrous metals?
Ferrous metals are metals that contain iron, or more commonly recognised as magnetic.Non ferrous metals don't contain iron therefore aren't magneticFerrous materials contain iron. Non Ferrous material do not contain iron.
Is galvanized pipe ferrous or non ferrous?
Galvanization usually refers to a thin coating of zinc applied mechanically or (usually) electrolytically to steel or cast iron pipework, as a protective coating against rust. Iron and steel (an alloy of iron with carbon and other materials) are ferrous. Overall galvanized pipework is ferrous. The zinc coating is not. Similarly, any coating of paint or rubber doesn't alter the underlying ferrous nature of iron pipe.
What is the difference between ferrous and nonferrous materials?
Metals are categorized into Ferrous and Non-Ferrous. Ferrous materials contain - IRON; where as non-ferrous materials don't contain IRON.
Distinguish between ferrous and nonferrous materials?
Ferrous materials are things that contain iron.
What does ferrous mean?
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
What is meant by the term ferrous material and non-ferrous materials?
it means they do not contain any iron, ferrous is latin for iron
What are the materials used by a plumber?
Lead, plastic. various ferrous and non ferrous metals and glass piping
Is die-cast magnetic?
No, die cast materials are non-ferrous. Only ferrous metals can be magnetic
What kind of material does a magnet stick to?
ferrous materials
What metals have ferrous materials?
Iron or anything with iron in it
What are ferrous and ferrous metals?
Ferrous metals are metals that contain iron, or more commonly recognised as magnetic.Non ferrous metals don't contain iron therefore aren't magneticFerrous materials contain iron. Non Ferrous material do not contain iron.
What are ferrous and non ferrous metals?
Ferrous metals are metals that contain iron, or more commonly recognised as magnetic.Non ferrous metals don't contain iron therefore aren't magneticFerrous materials contain iron. Non Ferrous material do not contain iron.
How do you konw when a horse shoe magnet is a magnet?
It attracts ferrous materials.
Name of ferrous metals?
Ferric refers to iron containing materials
