At Mixed Metals, we exclusively handle non-ferrous metals. Common examples of such metals include aluminium, copper, lead, zinc and tin. If you have any of these materials and want to profit from them, we pay the current market price and provide free collection. As we only deal specifically in non-ferrous metal, that often leads to a follow up question from our customers and clients in Edmonton and the surrounding areas: what is the difference between non-ferrous and ferrous metals?
Like any reputable scrap metal merchants, we answer every query we receive. As such, we have taken a closer look below at the primary differences between these two types of metal. For questions relating to our service, please call us on 020 8880 9334.
What is the Difference Between the Two?
In short, ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals do not. In addition, non-ferrous materials have no magnetic property and usually provide much better resistance to corrosion. Regarding corrosion, stainless steel and wrought iron provide the two exceptions. Their protective chromium and purity, respectively, ensure they resist rust. Without such qualities, and with a high carbon content, other ferrous metals have a high vulnerability to rust when exposed to moisture. If you are unsure whether the metal at your Edmonton property is ferrous or non-ferrous, our scrap metal merchants can clarify the situation for you.
Some of the most common ferrous metals include carbon steel, wrought iron, cast iron and engineering steel. Renowned for their durability and tensile strength, they have become common features across many forms of production. This list includes railway tracks, shipping containers, motor vehicles, bridges and skyscrapers. In addition, their magnetic quality makes them ideal for small-scale applications too such as fridge doors and, yes, plain old magnets.
Non-ferrous metals have numerous advantages when it comes to certain kinds of production, especially their malleability. With their noted resistance to rust and corrosion, they have been used as an array of products over the years, including roofing, gutters, liquid pipes and outdoor signs. As a non-magnetic metal, they also regularly appear in many wiring and electronic applications found in Edmonton homes.
If you have some unwanted non-ferrous metal, please contact our scrap metal merchants and find out how much you can make by selling it.
Buying & Selling Non-Ferrous Metals
Hopefully, the above has clarified the differences between these two metals. In our role as scrap metal merchants serving Edmonton and the neighbouring areas, we make selling non-ferrous metals simple and hassle-free.
We provide a free collection service at a time of your convenience. Our personnel can salvage your unwanted metals from any site, so you don’t need to do anything. If it’s more convenient, you can also bring you materials directly to our depot. We open at 7:00am Monday to Saturday, and close at 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm on Fridays and 12:30pm on Saturdays.
