Types of Metals
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Here Different Types of Metals? Uses & Examples
What are all the Different Types of Metals? Uses & Examples
The progress of society depends somehow on metal materials. In this modern world, there are several metals that are important for human Civilization. Different types of metals are different from one another in their physical and chemical properties and various other characteristics. Here, we will discuss metals shortly, but detailed types of metals will be discussed later in this article. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are the main types of metals, but there are also some common types of metals, which will be discussed later.
Ferrous metals:
Those metals whose primary constituent is iron are known as ferrous metals. Ferrous metals are usually 50% of iron by weight. Iron is the second most abundant element on earth, but it’s rarely found in its pure form. Ferrous metals are magnetic and exhibit ferromagnetic properties. The easiest way to identify ferrous metals is to use a magnet.
Ferrous metals have high strength and durability (when something lasts a long time). Ferrous metals are commonly used in the automotive, railway, bridge, transportation, machinery, and shipping sectors. Steel is the most widely used ferrous and it is used in a variety of applications including, cars, railways, bridges, and household equipment.
Ferrous metals are often alloyed with other metals to produce cast iron or steel. They are susceptible to corrosion when exposed to air and moisture.
Common Ferrous Metals:
- Iron
- Steel
- Cast iron
- Wrought iron
Uses of ferrous metals:
Ferrous metals have a wide range of uses; they are used in the following;
- Construction
- Transportation
- Consumer goods
- Medical equipment
Common non-ferrous metals
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Zinc
- Tin
- Lead
- Platinum
Uses of non-ferrous metals:
Non-ferrous metals are used in:
- Batteries
- Building materials
- Packaging
- Electrical wiring
Non-ferrous metals:
These metals don’t contain iron as their primary component, and cannot be magnetised. Non ferrous metals have better corrosion resistance than ferrous metals.
For instance aluminum develops a thin protective oxide layer that prevents further corrosion, but copper and its alloys(like brass) are resistant to corrosion.
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