Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
One method of classifying
metals is by their content, and one common division is into
ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals. The term ferrous is derived from the
Latin "Ferrum" which means "containing
iron", thus ferrous metals contain iron and non ferrous metals do not. Ferrous metals may be pure iron, like
wrought iron, or they may be
alloys of iron and other
elements.
Steel, being an alloy of iron and
carbon, would therefore be a ferrous metal.
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Non-Ferrous Metals
Nonmagnetic metals such as aluminum, lead, and copper. Products made all or in part from such metals include containers, packaging, appliances, furniture, electronic equipment and aluminum foil.