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What is the difference between ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals?
Before we explore the different properties and characterist...
What is diamond plate, and what is it used for?
Diamond plate is a specialist category of sheet metal stock characterised by a re...
What is S275 steel?
S275 steel is a general-purpose structural steel that is used widely in the construction industry due t...
What is a magnet?
A magnet is an object that generates a magnetic field, these always contain metal, however, not all metals are ...
What causes corrosion?
Corrosion is the process where metal degrades as it comes into physical contact with a gas or liquid. This...
Despite getting better as a nation at recycling, there is still a high amount of recyclable metal going to landfill. Only an estim...
Sheet metal, metal which has been processed into thin, flat pieces, is one of the most common forms available due to its versatili...
Chromoly steel is a type of low-alloy steel which is stronger and more durable, weight for weight, than mild carbon steel. The nam...
Steel is a common and versatile material with uses in construction, manufacturing, engineering and more, and in this article, we w...
Which are the metals that do not rust?
Rust is a common iron oxide with a reddish-brown appearance that is formed on a metal when...
A Guide To Aluminium Grades
Aluminium is one of the most widespread elements found on earth, and one of the most popular in metal...
What is Anodising?
Anodising is a process that was developed to produce a thick oxide coating to metals, primarily to prevent cor...
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