Ferrous & Non Ferrous Metals
Ferrous MetalsNon-Ferrous Metals Iron is the primary elementContain little or no iron
Ferrous Metals Pig Iron Cast Iron % Steel Low Carbon Steel % Med. Carbon Steel % High Carbon Steel % * Steel Alloys Structural Steels flat, round bar & RHS Crankshafts, axles, gears, springs, pliers, screwdriver & hand tools Drills, lathe tools, hammers, chisels, surgical instruments Stainless Steel High Speed Steel * An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals
Non-Ferrous Metals Aluminium Tin Copper Zinc Lead Nickel * Alloys Bronze Brass 65% 35% 3% * An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals