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What differentiates a ferrous mineral from a non-ferrous mineral?
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Ferrous Metals
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Ferrous Metals
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Ferrous indicates the presence of iron in a bivalent state.
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Non-ferrous metals do not contain any iron.
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As ferrous contains iron, it shows magnetic feature.
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Non-ferrous metals don’t show any magnetic feature which means it’s non-magnetic.
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Ferrous metals are less resistant to corrosion.
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Non-ferrous metals are more resistant to corrosion.
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One special feature of ferrous metals is it possesses high tensile strength and durability.
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One special feature of non-ferrous metals is their malleability.
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Ferrous metals can be oxidized.
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Non-ferrous metals cannot be oxidized.
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The usage of ferrous metals ushered in the iron age.
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Non-ferrous metals are ushered in the bronze age.
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Some ferrous metals are- vehicle scrap metal, demolition site scrap metal, metal offcuts from manufacturing industries.
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Some non-ferrous metals are-aluminum and aluminum alloys, copper, brass, lead, zinc, stainless steel, electronic cable etc
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Ferrous metals are used - cutlery, kitchen equipment, ball bearings etc.
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Non-ferrous metals are used- water pipes, electrical wire, decorative goods, soft solder etc.
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Ferrous metal includes mild steel, carbon steel, stainless steel, cast iron and wrought iron.
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Non-ferrous metals are used where their difference from ferrous metals can provide an advantage.
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Ferrous metals make up the most recycled materials in the world.
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As per the recycling goes, many non-ferrous materials are relatively scarce.
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Ferrous scrap metals tend to be in good supply.
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Non-ferrous scraps are harder to come by.
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The price of ferrous metal tends to be lower.
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Prices of non-ferrous metals are greater than ferrous metals.
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