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The biggest difference between ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal is that while ferrous scrap metal may contain iron, non-ferrous metal does not. One of the most widely-recycled scrap metals, steel, is an example of a ferrous scrap metal. Other examples of ferrous scrap metal include light & cast iron. Ferrous metals are usually much more bulky than non-ferrous metals.
Ferrous Metals. The following are ferrous metals and the kind of uses to which they are usually put: 1  Mild Steel â Carbon content of 0.1 to 0.3% and Iron content of 99.7 â 99.9%. 2  Used for engineering purposes and in general, none specialised metal products.3  Carbon steel â Carbon content of 0.6 to 1.4% and Iron content of 98.6 to 99.4 %.on Ferrous Metals. These are the non ferrous metals and their uses: 1  Aluminium â An alloy of aluminium, copper and manganese. 2  Very lightweight and easily worked. 3  Used in aircraft manufacture, window frames and some kitchen ware. 4  Copper â Copper is a natural occurring substance.