Which is a common use of ferrous metals?

• A. Cutlery
• B. Solder
• C. Brass door handles
• D. Copper pipes

Answer: (A)

Ferrous metals contain iron, which gives them strength and durability suitable for everyday tools. Cutlery is commonly made from stainless steel, a ferrous alloy that includes chromium and nickel to resist rust and staining. This makes forks, knives, and spoons robust and easy to clean over time. The other items come from non-ferrous materials: solder is typically tin-based, brass is copper-zinc, and copper pipes are copper. So cutlery fits best as a common ferrous-metal use.