Ferrous Metals

Ferrous metals are the most recycled material and we specialise in trading ferrous metals on the international marketplace. The easiest way to tell if a metal is ferrous is to see if it’s magnetic: if it is magnetic, then it’s ferrous.

Any alloy or metal that contains a meaningful amount of iron is considered ferrous. Ferrous metals are traditionally used because of their material strength. Thus, ferrous metals are used extensively in the manufacturing industry as well as for structures, such as bridges and skyscrapers.

Despite their many attractive properties, ferrous metals are vulnerable to rust and corrosion. In most cases, ferrous metals that are rusted or corroded can still be recycled. We offer sellers free audits on the quality of their metal scrap so that buyers can be certain of the quality they're getting.

Common ferrous metals include carbon steel, steel, and cast iron. Although, as you can see in the ferrous metals list below, the category includes a wide array of metals

List of ferrous metals

Stainless steel Busheling

Plate & structural

Unprepared plate

Clips

Cast iron

Steel dies

Forgings

Carbon steel

Rail

Turnings Coils

Due to its hardness, durability, and tensile strength, ferrous metal is widely used in almost every industry. Ferrous metal is commonly used in manufacturing automobiles, tools, cargo containers, structural beams, and much more. Since they are also conductive, they are used in various electronics applications.

The downside of ferrous metals is that they are highly vulnerable to rust and corrosion.

Using ferrous scrap in the production of iron and steel can reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Whenever ferrous metal is recycled by a partner of Johec, 100% of the recycled material is turned into new products.