Examples of ferrous metals

Ferrous metals are a broad category of metallic materials in which iron (Fe) is the primary constituent. The term derives from the Latin ferrum (iron) and encompasses all commercially important iron-based metals and alloys — from pure iron and pig iron through to the vast family of steels and cast irons. Ferrous metals collectively represent the largest tonnage of any material group in industrial use, accounting for approximately 95% of all metal production globally.

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