- Non-ferrous metal
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In metallurgy, a non-ferrous metal is a metal that is not ferrous, that is, any metal, including alloys, that does not contain iron in appreciable amounts. Generally more expensive than ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals are used because of desirable properties such as low weight or resistance to corrosion.[1]
Important non-ferrous metals include aluminium, copper and the alloy brass, lead, nickel, tin, titanium, and zinc. All precious metals are non-ferrous; their high price prevents large-scale metallurgic application.
References
- ^ "Non-Ferrous Metals". Engineers Handbook. http://www.engineershandbook.com/Materials/nonferrous.htm. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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