Non-ferrous Minerals
Non-ferrous metals are non-ferrous alloys or metals that do not include iron. Other non-ferrous elements are non-ferrous, with the exception of iron (Fe), which is frequently referred to as ferrite after the Latin word Ferrum, which means “iron.”
Nonferrous metals are more costly than ferrous metals, but they offer desirable characteristics such as lightweight (aluminum), high conductivity (copper), non-magnetic qualities, and corrosion resistance (zinc). A non-ferrous material utilized in the iron and steel industry is bauxite, which is used as a flux in blast furnaces.
Copper
It is a malleable, ductile, and good conductor of heat and electricity. It is mainly used in electrical cables, electronics, and chemical industries. Some important copper sites are the Balaghat mines in Madhya Pradesh, the Khetri mines in Rajasthan, and so forth.
Bauxite
Bauxite is formed by the decomposition of a wide variety of rocks rich in aluminum silicates and aluminum is obtained from bauxite. Deposits are mostly found in the Amarkantak plateau, Maikal hills, and Bilaspur-Katni.
Minerals and Energy Resources
Resources refer to anything which can be used for the benefit of humans. The term “resource” is used usually in the context of natural resources that are non-exhaustible and renewable. Minerals refers to the resources that come from minerals whereas energy resources refer to those resources which encompass all sources of energy, which can include both renewable as well as non-renewable resources.
Table of Content
- Classification of Minerals
- Mode of Occurrence of Minerals
- Conservation of Minerals
- Energy Resources
- Classification of Energy Resources
- Conservation of Energy Resources