All kinds of things ... where it becomes important is two places:
Any place where a spark might cause an explosion (or fire).
When working around magnetic fields (big as an MRI or small as a watch).
ferrous metals contain iron, non-ferrous metals do not.
They are both non ferrous metals
Ferrous metals contain ferrite (Iron) whereas non-ferrous metals don't contain any Iron and are usually non-magnetic
The word "Ferrous" indicates "Iron". Ferrous metals are metals which are made up of iron. For example, Carbon steel, Wrought iron, Stainless steel and Iron itself. Non-ferrous metals on the other hand are metals which do not have any iron content in them. For example, Nickel, Lead, Brass, Copper, etc.
because ferrous metals are stronger and harder than ferrous metals thats why they are extensively used in structural application.
ferrous metals contain iron, non-ferrous metals do not.
Non ferrous metals
Mild steel is ferrous with about .16 to .19 percent carbon.
They are both non ferrous metals
Ferrous metals contain ferrite (Iron) whereas non-ferrous metals don't contain any Iron and are usually non-magnetic
The word "Ferrous" indicates "Iron". Ferrous metals are metals which are made up of iron. For example, Carbon steel, Wrought iron, Stainless steel and Iron itself. Non-ferrous metals on the other hand are metals which do not have any iron content in them. For example, Nickel, Lead, Brass, Copper, etc.
There are many types of metals you get ferrous and non ferrous metals. A magnet will stick to ferrous metals such as iron and steel but wont stick to non ferrous metals like copper or alluminium.
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.
It means if they are effected by a magnet. Ferrous metals are pulled by a magnet.
because ferrous metals are stronger and harder than ferrous metals thats why they are extensively used in structural application.
Ferrous metals are metals having iron content or having some proportion of iron in them. Non-Ferrous metals on the other hand, do not have any iron content in them. Examples for Ferrous metals : Carbon steel, Stainless steel, Wrought iron, etc. Examples for non-ferrous metals: Brass, Copper, Lead, Tin, Nickel, etc.
Get a magnet, Magnets stick to ferrous metals, and do not stick to non-ferrous metals. Metals containing iron are ferrous (iron's chemical symbol: Fe). You use iron filings to see the lines of magnetic flux. Pure iron is as ferrous as you can get! Pure copper, on the other hand, is non-ferrous AND non-magnetic.