Ferrous Metal
A ferrous metal is a metal that contains iron as its main ingredient. The most common ferrous metals are steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, cast iron, and wrought iron. Many ferrous metals are magnetic and are valued for strength, durability, and cost effectiveness, which is why they are widely used in construction, fabrication, machinery, and automotive parts.
Because they contain iron, ferrous metals are more prone to rust and corrosion when exposed to moisture and oxygen unless they are protected by paint, plating, galvanizing, or other coatings. Some ferrous alloys, such as stainless steel, are designed to resist corrosion much better than plain carbon steel due to added alloying elements like chromium.
Because they contain iron, ferrous metals are more prone to rust and corrosion when exposed to moisture and oxygen unless they are protected by paint, plating, galvanizing, or other coatings. Some ferrous alloys, such as stainless steel, are designed to resist corrosion much better than plain carbon steel due to added alloying elements like chromium.
