Ferrous Metal
Ferrous metals are those which contain iron, with the most common known as cast iron, steel and stainless steel. Iron is the world’s most commonly used metal.Ferrous Metal Scraps
Ferrous metals are those which contain iron, with the most common known as cast iron, steel and stainless steel. Iron is the world’s most commonly used metal. Iron ore is the key ingredient of steel which represents 95% of all metal used per year. Iron ore is in demand globally for structural engineering applications, maritime purposes, automobile manufacturing and industrial machinery. Mining iron is a high volume low margin business and requires significant investment in infrastructure in order to transport the iron ore.
Ferrous scrap metal is the base metal that sticks to a magnet. At Scrap we offer ferrous processing and the purchase of all grades and types of scrap ferrous metals.
Ferrous Metal Applications
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Cast Iron use Cases
- Cylinder blocks in the engines of cars
- Fences
- Hardware (hinges and latches)
- Heavy cooking utensils
- Manhole covers
- Piping
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Steel use Cases
- Domestic appliances (refrigerators, washing machines)
- Car manufacturing
- Road and rail infrastructure
- Shipbuilding
- Structural skeletons of buildings