non-ferrous

Aluminum, brass, copper

Non-ferrous describes metals and alloys that contain little or no iron.

Aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, lead, zinc, and titanium are non-ferrous metals.

They resist rust and corrosion better than iron-based materials, making them valuable in construction, electronics, and aerospace: The recycling center separates ferrous from non-ferrous scrap.

metals

aluminum

Element thirteen

copperReddish-brown metallic element
brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
bronzeCopper-tin alloy

zinc · tin · nickel · titanium · magnesium · lead · gold · silver · platinum · palladium

properties

corrosion-resistant

Withstands oxidation and decay

ductileAble to deform permanently
malleableCapable of being shaped
conductiveAllows energy transfer

lightweight · non-magnetic · formable · solderable · castable · weldable · heat-resistant · recyclable · biocompatible · reflective

metallurgy

alloy

Metallic combination

foundryMetal casting facility
ingotCast metal block
oreMetal-bearing rock

billet · slag · flux · temper · anneal · quench · smelt · refinery · assay · bauxite

processing

smelting

Extracting metal from ore

alloyingMixing metals together
castingShaping through liquid form
extrusionPushing through a die

forging · rolling · anodizing · plating · brazing · soldering · welding · machining · refining · drawing

applications

wiring

Installed electrical conductors

plumbingWater and waste infrastructure
aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
electronicsStudy of circuits

jewelry · coinage · radiators · cookware · roofing · gutters · bearings · connectors · circuits · batteries

non-ferrous

aluminum

corrosion-resistant

alloy

smelting

wiring

non-ferrous

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