Ferrous Metals 101: FAQs
by Jessica Scott
Whether you only occasionally haul off scrap metal for cash or you are in the manufacturing industry and you are just learning more about scrap metal, there is one question that will likely come up: what is ferrous scrap metal? Ferrous scrap metal is highly relied on in the manufacturing industry, so you can find it in everything from fencing and home implements to the car you drive. Take a peek at some of the things people tend to ask regarding ferrous scrap metal and the answers that you probably want to know.
How is ferrous scrap metal different from non-ferrous scrap metal?
Ferrous scrap metal is metal that contains iron. Non-ferrous scrap metals do not contain iron. These kinds of metals tend to be used quite a bit during manufacturing to give end products certain characteristics. For example, an automobile manufacturer may use a ferrous metal to create the frame of a car because the iron content gives the metal a high level of tensile strength, or an electronics manufacturer may opt for ferrous metals because of their magnetic qualities. The metal can actually have a list of different alloys included, whether it is steel or something else. For example, ferrous steel scrap metal may actually have wrought iron or carbon steel inside.
What is recycled ferrous scrap steel used for?
Ferrous scrap metal is used for a vast array of different processes. Most of it will be sorted, cleaned, and melted down for reuse in the production of new products, such as appliances, steel components for vehicles, and even everyday household items. Of course, how the metal ends up being used is reliant on the type of ferrous metal.
Why is it important to recycle ferrous metals?
Ferrous metals can be a little hard on the environment when they end up in landfills. Plus, the production of these metals takes a lot of resources. Therefore, it is always important for industrial business owners and consumers to recycle ferrous steel, iron, and other scrap metals as much as they can. Another perk of consistent recycling of these metals is that it can help to keep the costs of the metals lower because materials do not have to be produced from scratch in manufacturing processes. As long as there is a steady supply of recycled materials, it lowers production costs for manufacturers, and those cost savings do tend to get handed down to consumers.
For more information on recycling, such as ferrous steel recycling, contact a recycling center.
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