Non-ferrous metals, on the other hand, don’t contain iron. They are much more malleable and lighter than ferrous metals, making them particularly suited for use where strength is required but weight needs to be considered, such as in the aircraft industry.

The list of common ferrous metal properties include:

• Durable
• Good tensile strength
• Good electrical conductivity
• Low corrosion resistance
• Silver in colour
• Recyclable
• Usually magnetic