Metal: ferrous and non-ferrous

Question 1

What is a ferrous metal

Answer 1

Ferrous contains iron

Question 2

What is non-ferrous

Answer 2

Non-ferrous contain an appreciate amount of iron

Question 3

Properties of ferrous metal

Answer 3

• vulnerable to rust
• magnetic
• recyclable
• heavier than non-ferrous

Question 4

Example of ferrous metal

Answer 4

• steel
• cast iron
• wrought iron

Question 5

Properties of non-ferrous metal

Answer 5

• more expensive
• resistance to rust and corrosion
• recyclable

Question 6

Example of non-ferrous metal

Answer 6

• copper
• lead
• aluminium