Base Metals

Non-ferrous metals are alloys or metals that do not contain any appreciable amounts of iron. All pure metals are non-ferrous elements, except for iron (Fe)

Aluminium

Second most abundant metallic element (after Silicon)
Produced by US, Russia, Canada, China, Australia

Copper

One the of the worlds most industrial metals
used primariliy for elecrical purposes
Produced by US, Mexico, Chile
Highly ductile, malleable and resistant to corrosion)
Used for electronic products, power transmission and generation and wiring

Zinc

Fourth among all the metals in world production
Mainly used for galvanising iron and steel
Also used in other industries (ribber, chemical and agriculture)
Producers are US, Canada and Russia

Lead

Very corrosive resistant, dense, ductile, malleable metal
used in car batteries, pipes and fuel tanks
US worlds largest producer

Nickel

A transition element exhibiting a mixture of ferrous and non ferrous metal properties
most nickel is used in production of stainless steel
Used in production of super alloys by aerospace industry
Main producers- Russia, US, Europe and Australia

Tin

Used as a protective coating or as an alloy with other metals such as lead or zinc.
Used in coatings for steel containers, in solders, forjoining pipes, electrical circuits and glass making
China and Malaysia are largest producers
Can be easily recycled