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ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Metal

*Metals are composed of elements which readily give up electrons to provide a metallic bond and electrical conductivity.

                 i)Ferrous Metals

                ii)Non-Ferrous Metals

1. Ferrous Metals

*The metals which contain iron as their main constituent, are called ferrous metals.

*Ex: Cast iron, steel

2. Non - Ferrous Metals

*The metals which contain a metal other than iron as their main constituent are called Non - Ferrous Metals.

*Ex: Copper, Aluminium, zinc and lead.

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