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	* Relatively high temperature and endurance limitations.		* Relatively high temperature and endurance limitations.

−	= Related articles =	+	See also: Non-ferrous metals.
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	* Alloys in the construction industry.		* Alloys in the construction industry.
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	* Iron ore tailings IOTs.		* Iron ore tailings IOTs.
	* Metal.		* Metal.
		+	* Non-ferrous metals.
	* Steel.		* Steel.
		+	* Types of metal.
	* Wrought iron.		* Wrought iron.

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	* Inherent vulnerability to corrosion (and rust, in particular).		* Inherent vulnerability to corrosion (and rust, in particular).
−	* Relatively high density ~~with comparatively low electrical and thermal conductive properties~~.	+	* Relatively high density.

	== Advantages ==		== Advantages ==

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	= Types of ferrous metals =		= Types of ferrous metals =

−	Ferrous metals are generally thought of as alloys because they are essentially iron ore with the addition of various amounts of a wide range of other substances. These combinations produce a variety of ~~results~~ with different properties that can be used for a range of purposes.	+	Ferrous metals are generally thought of as alloys because they are essentially iron ore with the addition of various amounts of a wide range of other substances. These combinations produce a variety of materials with different properties that can be used for a range of purposes.

−	The combination of iron ore with carbon produces substances referred to as non-alloy steels. In addition to wrought iron, these non-alloy steels include cast iron and low (or mild), medium and high carbon (or tensile) steel. Non-alloy steels generally have good ~~heat~~ and ~~electric~~ conductivity.	+	The combination of iron ore with carbon produces substances referred to as non-alloy steels. In addition to wrought iron, these non-alloy steels include cast iron and low (or mild), medium and high carbon (or tensile) steel. Non-alloy steels generally have good thermal and electrical conductivity.

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	= Advantages and disadvantages =		= Advantages and disadvantages =

−	Some of the shared characteristics of ferrous metals produce distinct advantages and disadvantages ~~of the material.~~	+	Some of the shared characteristics of ferrous metals produce distinct advantages and disadvantages:

	== Disadvantages ==		== Disadvantages ==

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	* Steel.		* Steel.
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	* Alloys in the construction industry.		* Alloys in the construction industry.
	* Cast iron.		* Cast iron.
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	* Iron.		* Iron.
		+	* Iron ore tailings IOTs.
		+	* Metal.
	* Steel.		* Steel.
	* Wrought iron.		* Wrought iron.

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	For more information, see Iron.		For more information, see Iron.

−	Ferruginous is a term related to ferrous. It is an adjective that is sometimes used to describe non-metallic substances that contain iron.	+	Ferruginous is a term related to ferrous. It is an adjective that is sometimes used to describe non-metallic substances (such as water and oil) that contain iron or have rust on their surface.

	= Types of ferrous metals =		= Types of ferrous metals =

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	Some of the shared characteristics of ferrous metals produce distinct advantages and disadvantages of the material.		Some of the shared characteristics of ferrous metals produce distinct advantages and disadvantages of the material.

−	== Disadvantages ~~include~~ ==	+	== Disadvantages ==

	* Inherent vulnerability to corrosion (and rust, in particular).		* Inherent vulnerability to corrosion (and rust, in particular).
	* Relatively high density with comparatively low electrical and thermal conductive properties.		* Relatively high density with comparatively low electrical and thermal conductive properties.

−	== Advantages ~~include~~ ==	+	== Advantages ==

	* Can be made less susceptible to corrosion through the addition of other elements or procedures.		* Can be made less susceptible to corrosion through the addition of other elements or procedures.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	Ferrous metals are generally thought of as alloys because they are essentially iron ore with the addition of various amounts of a wide range of other substances. These combinations produce a variety of results with different properties that can be used for a range of purposes.		Ferrous metals are generally thought of as alloys because they are essentially iron ore with the addition of various amounts of a wide range of other substances. These combinations produce a variety of results with different properties that can be used for a range of purposes.

−	The combination of iron ore with carbon produces substances referred to as non-alloy steels. In addition to wrought iron, these non-alloy steels include cast iron and low (or mild), medium and high carbon (or tensile) steel.~~<br />~~	+	The combination of iron ore with carbon produces substances referred to as non-alloy steels. In addition to wrought iron, these non-alloy steels include cast iron and low (or mild), medium and high carbon (or tensile) steel. Non-alloy steels generally have good heat and electric conductivity.

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		+	\| Cast iron
		+	\| Brittle (if thin); castable (in a mould); good compression strength; poor corrosion resistance.
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		+	Manhole covers.

−	~~Ferrous metal~~	+	Gates.

−	~~Properties~~	+	Bench vices.
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		+	\| Low-carbon (or mild) steel
		+	\| Tough; easy to form, braze and weld; poor corrosion resistance.
		+	\| Nuts, bolts, screws.
		+	\|-
		+	\| High-carbon steel
		+	\| Hard but brittle; harder to work with than mild steel.
		+	\| Taps and tools.
		+	\|}

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−	~~Cast iron~~
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−	~~Brittle if thin, can be cast in a mould, strong compression strength, good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor resistance to corrosion~~
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−	~~Manhole covers, pans and gates, vices~~
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−	~~High-carbon steel (tool steel)~~
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−	~~Hard but brittle, less malleable than mild steel, good electrical and thermal conductivity~~
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−	~~Taps and tools, eg screwdrivers and chisels~~
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−	~~Low-carbon steel (mild steel)~~
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−	~~Ductile and tough, easy to form, braze and weld, good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor resistance to corrosion~~
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−	~~Nuts, bolts, screws, bike frames and car bodies<br />~~
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	Other common iron ore additions include:		Other common iron ore additions include:

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= Introduction =

The term ferrous refers to metal compounds that contain iron. Iron is the chemical element most commonly found on Earth by mass, forming much of the Earth’s outer and inner core.

For more information, see Iron.

Ferruginous is a term related to ferrous. It is an adjective that is sometimes used to describe non-metallic substances that contain iron.

= Types of ferrous metals =

Ferrous metals are generally thought of as alloys because they are essentially iron ore with the addition of various amounts of a wide range of other substances. These combinations produce a variety of results with different properties that can be used for a range of purposes.

The combination of iron ore with carbon produces substances referred to as non-alloy steels. In addition to wrought iron, these non-alloy steels include cast iron and low (or mild), medium and high carbon (or tensile) steel.<br />

Ferrous metal

Properties

Uses

Cast iron

Brittle if thin, can be cast in a mould, strong compression strength, good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor resistance to corrosion

Manhole covers, pans and gates, vices

High-carbon steel (tool steel)

Hard but brittle, less malleable than mild steel, good electrical and thermal conductivity

Taps and tools, eg screwdrivers and chisels

Low-carbon steel (mild steel)

Ductile and tough, easy to form, braze and weld, good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor resistance to corrosion

Nuts, bolts, screws, bike frames and car bodies<br />
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Other common iron ore additions include:

* Chromium.
* Copper
* Manganese
* Molybdenum.
* Nickel.
* Silicon.
* Titanium.
* Vanadium.

= Characteristics and uses of ferrous metals =

Most ferrous metals exhibit similar basic properties and have been used in a wide variety of applications. Common characteristics include:

* Durability
* Good tensile strength
* Good electrical conductivity
* Low corrosion resistance
* Silver in colour
* Recyclable
* Usually magnetic.

= Advantages and disadvantages =

Some of the shared characteristics of ferrous metals produce distinct advantages and disadvantages of the material.

== Disadvantages include ==

* Inherent vulnerability to corrosion (and rust, in particular).
* Relatively high density with comparatively low electrical and thermal conductive properties.

== Advantages include ==

* Can be made less susceptible to corrosion through the addition of other elements or procedures.
* Generally considered to be inexpensive.
* Inherently strong (with the ability to be made even stronger through various processes).
* Relatively high temperature and endurance limitations.

= Related articles =

* Alloys in the construction industry.
* Cast iron.
* Iron.
* Steel.
* Wrought iron.