Uses of Non Ferrous Metals
Non Ferrous Metals are essential components of most modern products and technologies. They have unique properties that allow scientists, chemists and product technology developers to innovate and to produce the energy and products that are essential to the modern way of life.
The uses of Non Ferrous Metals are too numerous to list here, but some of the strategically important uses that shape our modern world are listed below:
Electronics
All electrical devices contain Non Ferrous metals from your TV, computer, hair dryer and dishwasher to your mobile phone and incandescent and LED lights. These devices could not be made without the use of Non Ferrous metals.
Energy
Electricity generation and transmission relies heavily upon the use Non Ferrous metals which have been essential components of generators, turbines and the core component of cables and wires. Renewable energy now relies upon batteries and hydrogen catalysts, both of which are formed using Non Ferrous Metals.
Transportation
Cars, planes, boats, trains, motorcycles and even bicycles make extensive use of Non Ferrous Metals ranging from the aluminium components and structures of modern cars and aeroplanes to the lightweight and tough internal components and electronics that make these machines possible.
Satellites and space programme
Communications, mobile phone technology and GPS would not be possible without Non Ferrous Metals.
Super alloys
Technology developers and engineers use super alloys to create next generation very high strength and tough materials that allow the development of new products ranging from sustainable energy generation devices to defence and military equipment. All computer electronics and Artificial Intelligence rely upon Non Ferrous Metals.
Healthcare
The machines and equipment used to operate global healthcare relies heavily upon Non Ferrous Metals without which much of the essential medical equipment, such as ECG scanners and MRI machines would not be possible.
