WHAT ARE NON-FERROUS METALS

Non-Ferrous Metal (adj.)
        - not containing, including, or relating to iron
      - of or relating to metals other than iron (Merriam-Websters, 1828)

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS 

1. No Rust or Oxidation

          Due to non-ferrous metals not containing iron, they have higher resistance to rust and corrosion. The exposure of iron to oxygen and moisture for a long period of time creates a chemical reaction that results to iron oxide or also known as rust. This reaction is called oxidation. When iron undergoes oxidation, the oxygen combines with the metal at an atomic level, forming a new compound called an oxide and weakens the bond of metals.  (Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., , 2016)

2. Non-Magnetic

          There are appliances/products that do not function well when magnetic properties are present such as computers, electronics, and such. Because of the absence of iron, non-ferrous materials does not have any magnetic properties. This is why non-ferrous metals are often used in products that are involved with electricity, electromagnetism and such. Although, these metals are highly conductive.

3. Light Weight

          When a product does not require strength from carrying a weight, the light weight of a non-ferrous metal is often in a positive light. Non-ferrous metals are specified for structural applications requiring reduced weight, and higher strength.

4. Malleable

          The malleability of the metal is a greater potential to restructuring and making new metals. It still has good tensile strength even though it’s lighter.

 (Alton Headquarters, 2013)(Hanssen, 2014)

10 of NON-FERROUS MATERIALS

1. Aluminum

Characteristics: Lightweight, electrically- and thermally-conductive, corrosion resistant, and high reflective of infrared and visible radiation
Used in: Aircraft manufacture, window frames, and some kitchen ware, headlights, light fixtures, and many insulations
                                                                       (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, 2016)

2. Copper

Characteristics: High thermal and electrical conductivity; does not react when struck with another metal
Used in: Wiring, tubing, pipe work, transport and handling of items such as explosives, fuels, and flammable materials
(© Amara Living Ltd, 2016)

3. Brass

Characteristic: Combination of copper and zinc

Used in: Ornamental purposes,within electrical fittings, cartridge cases, piping and tubing
(Queensland Bead Company, 2016)

4. Silver

Characteristics: A natural substance but when mixed with copper, it creates a sterling silver

Used in: Jewelry, ornaments, soldering of different metals together, photographic films and papers, photochromatic lenses, brazing alloys and long-life batteries, and for medicinal purposes.
                                                (silver.com, n.d.)

5. Lead

Characteristics: Heavy and soft

Used in: Roofing, batteries, making of pipes 
 (Non Ferrous Metals Inc., 2015)

6. Magnesium

 Characteristics: Lightweight, derived primarily from seawater, very active metal

Used in: Alloying element in steels and in applications which require high strength-to-weight ratios, such as extension ladders, aircraft, space vehicles, power tools; medical use, fireworks
                                                (Castle Matels, 2012)

7. Chromium

Characteristics: Wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant

Used in: Decorative and corrosion-resistant coatings, and it is a major alloying element in many steels, especially stainless steels.

(Herbal Extract Company of North America, 2001-2011)

  

8. Titanium

Characteristics: Lightweight and strong

Used in: Aerospace industry which requires high strength under extreme conditions, the medical field for instruments and artificial joint replacements, and as a pigment in paints
                                                (Metalpedia, n.d.)

9. Zinc

Characteristics: Grayish coating

Used in: Plating material for steels (galvanized steel, nail, and sheet), die castings (such as die-cast children's toys, carburetor bodies, and pump housings), and as an alloying element in nonferrous metals; Zinc oxide is used in paints, glass, cements, and medicines (The Sterling Hill Mining Museum, 2008-2012)

10.  Refractory Metals

Characteristics: Have melting temperatures above 3600 degrees Fahrenheit (some of these approach 6200 degrees Fahrenheit ). They include such metals as iridium, osmium, and ruthenium, in addition to, chromium, columbium, hafnium, molybdenum, niobium, rhenium, tantalum, tungsten, and vanadium. 

Used in: Furnace components, high speed tools, temperature-measuring devices and components, aircraft components and space vehicle shields, and electrical devices such as capacitors and rectifiers. (EdgeTech Industries LLC, 2015)

Bibliography:

ARTICLES:

Nonferrous. (1887).            In Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonferrous  (Merriam-Websters, 1828)

Hanssen, H. (2016, September 29). Front Panel Pros. Retrieved from http://frontpanelpros.com/characteristics-non-ferrous-metals/ (Hanssen, 2014)

The difference between ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. (2013, March 12). Retrieved from http://www.altonmaterials.com/the-differences-between-ferrous-and-non-ferrous-scrap-metal/ (Alton Headquarters, 2013)

Rust. (2016).         In Wikipedia. Retrieved June 16, 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust ( Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., , 2016)

Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metal table. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.design-technology.org/CDT10metalsproperties.htm (htt)

Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal: Uses and Recycling. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cjdecycling.com/ferrous-non-ferrous-metal-uses-recycling/ (CJD E-Cycling, n.d.)

Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Metals and their Uses. (2012, July 31). Retrieved from http://www.castlemetalseurope.com/blog/ferrous-nonferrous-metals-uses/ (Castle Matels, 2012)

ALL PHOTOS:

82 Pb lead metal [online image]. Retrieved March 05, 2016 from http://images-of-elements.com/lead.php (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, 2016

Silver [online image]. Retrieved 2016 from http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/jewellery/metalGuide/silver.cdo (H.SAMUEL Responsible jewellery council, n.d.)

 Argentini, G. (Photographer). (2015-2016).  Silver Woman Photography. [digital image]. Retrieved from http://www.fubiz.net/2015/03/04/silver-woman-photography/ (Daniella, 2015-2016)

Brass [online image]. Retrieved 2016 from http://www.queenslandbeadcompany.com.au/index.php?cPath=158 (Queensland Bead Company, 2016)

ALUMINUM

13 Al aluminium [online image]. Retrieved March 05, 2016 from http://images-of-elements.com/aluminium.php (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License, 2016)

The Jaguar XE Will Battle The 3-Series With Aluminum And New Engines [online image]. Retrieved April 03, 2014) from http://jalopnik.com/the-jaguar-xe-will-battle-the-3-series-with-aluminum-an-1535942498 (George, 2014)

Dr. Edward. (2014, August 12). New Study Links Aluminum to Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease. Retrieved from http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/new-study-links-aluminum-to-osteoporosis-and-alzheimers-disease/ (Edward, 2014)

Gray Loon. (n.d.). Aluminum Wheels. Retrieved from http://www.accuridewheelendsolutions.com/products/aluminum-wheels/ (Loon, n.d.)

COPPER 

Copper [online image]. Retrieved 2016 from https://www.amara.com/shop/serving-trays/copper-trays (© Amara Living Ltd, 2016)

Copper bands [online image]. Retrieved 2015 from https://masonjarlifestyle.com/product/copper-bands-rings-for-regular-mouth-mason-jars/ ( Mason Jar Lifestyle , 2015)

Carr, K. (2012-2016). What is Copper. Retrieved from http://quatr.us/chemistry/atoms/copper.htm (Carr, 2012-2016)

Maverick, T. (2014, August 26). Is Aluminum the New Copper. Retrieved from http://www.wallstreetdaily.com/2014/08/26/aluminum-replacing-copper/ (Maverick, 2014)

BRASS

Brass Material Information [online image]. Retrieved 2016 from http://www.shapeways.com/materials/brass (Shapeway Inc., 2016)

Brass, Pewter, Bronze Urns [online image]. Retrieved from http://www.jacksonvillepetcrematory.com/our-products/urns/urns-bronze/ (Jacksonville Pet Funeral Homes and Pet Crematory, n.d.)

Riffle Brass [online image]. Retrieved 2016 from https://www.midwayusa.com/s?targetLocation=%2F_%2FN-9013%3FNo%3D24%26Np%3D2%26Nr%3DAND%2528p_visible%253A1%252Ccustomertypeid%253A1%2529%26Nrpp%3D168%26Ns%3Dp_metric_sales_velocity%257C1%26Ntpc%3D1%26Ntpr%3D1 (MidwayUSA, Inc., 2016)

SILVER 

Physical Gold and Silver [online image]. Retrieved from http://www.silver.com/ (silver.com, n.d.)

Cristie. (21, January 2016). Collecting guide: how to care for silver. Retrieved from http://www.christies.com/features/How-to-store-and-care-for-silver-6976-1.aspx (Cristie, 2016)

Ferre, E.C. (2005-2016). The Many Uses of Silver. Retrieved from http://geology.com/articles/uses-of-silver/ (Ferré, 2005-2016)

LEAD 

Non-Ferrous Metals [online image]. Retrieved 2015 from http://nfmetals.com/product-list/ (Non Ferrous Metals Inc., 2015)

Lead bay tops and finials [online image]. Retrieved from http://obrienleadfab.co.uk/lead-bay-tops.html

(obrienroofing.co., n.d.)

Extended-Run Pure Lead Batteries [online image]. Retrieved November 5, 2014 from http://mhlnews.com/powered-vehicles/extended-run-pure-lead-batteries-new-products (Penton, 2014)

CHROMIUM 

Chromium [online image]. Retrieved 2001-2011 from http://www.herbalextracts.net/library/supplements/chromium_uses.html (Herbal Extract Company of North America, 2001-2011)

  

TITANIUM

 Titanium [online image]. Retrieved from http://metalpedia.asianmetal.com/metal/titanium/application.shtml (Metalpedia, n.d.)

Uses of Zinc [online image]. Retrieved 2008-2012 from http://sterlinghillminingmuseum.org/education/zinc.php (The Sterling Hill Mining Museum, 2008-2012)

What Are the Different Uses of Galvanized Metal [online image]. Retrieved 2003- 2016 from http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-uses-of-galvanized-metal.htm#comments (Conjecture Corporation, 2003-2016)

Refactory Metals [online image]. Retrieved 2015 from http://www.edge-techind.com/category/Refractory-Metals-16-1.html (EdgeTech Industries LLC, 2015)

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