Ferrous Metals

• Ferrous metals contain iron and is magnetic and rust if not treated
• Low Carbon Steel

  • tough and ductile.
  • can be formed and welded easily
• High Carbon Steel

  • Much harder than low carbon steel due to higher carbon content.
  • less ductile and very hard wearing.
• • Cast Iron
  • This metal is less prone to rusting
  • Very hard but can be brittle when the metal is thin
  • can be cast into complex shapes.