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  • Non-Ferrous Metals: Composition, Properties & Common Elements
    Non-ferrous metals are metals that do not contain iron as a primary component. They often contain other elements like:

    Common Elements in Non-Ferrous Metals:

    * Aluminum (Al): Used in many applications, from cans to aircraft.

    * Copper (Cu): Excellent conductor of electricity and heat, used in wiring and plumbing.

    * Gold (Au): Precious metal valued for its beauty and resistance to corrosion.

    * Silver (Ag): Also a good conductor, used in jewelry, coins, and electronics.

    * Zinc (Zn): Used in galvanizing steel to prevent rust.

    * Lead (Pb): Used in batteries, pipes, and ammunition (although use is decreasing due to its toxicity).

    * Tin (Sn): Used in alloys like solder and bronze.

    * Nickel (Ni): Used in stainless steel, batteries, and coinage.

    * Titanium (Ti): Strong and lightweight, used in aerospace and medical implants.

    * Magnesium (Mg): Lightweight and strong, used in alloys and construction.

    Other Elements:

    * Manganese (Mn)

    * Chromium (Cr)

    * Tungsten (W)

    * Molybdenum (Mo)

    * Beryllium (Be)

    Examples of Non-Ferrous Alloys:

    * Brass: Copper and zinc

    * Bronze: Copper and tin

    * Solder: Lead and tin

    * Stainless Steel: Iron, chromium, nickel

    * Aluminum Alloys: Aluminum and other elements like copper, magnesium, and zinc.

    Important Note: While non-ferrous metals do not contain iron as a primary component, some may contain trace amounts of iron as impurities.

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