What are some industrial uses of metals and non-metals?

Uses of some common metals and non-metals are as follows. Metals Iron is ... Non-metals Hydrogen is used for the synthesis of ammonia and methyl alcohol, in welding torches, etc. Sulphur is used in the ... Phosphorus is used in the fireworks industry and for making special glasses used in sodium lamps. read more

Uses of Metals Metals and their alloys with other metals find extensive use in our daily life. Iron, copper, aluminium, silver, gold, etc., are extensively used. Iron or steel is used for the construction of bridges, houses, automobile parts, etc. Stainless steel, an alloy of iron is used for utensils, spoons, plates, etc., Iron mixed with concrete, is known as reinforced concrete. read more

Metals are generally solids, so I’ll assume you want to know about uses of solid non-metals. Most importantly, non-metallic solids are generally less conductive electrically and thermally than metals, so the former find use as electrical and heat insulators. read more

Some non - metals and their uses are listed below - 1] Oxygen is used for breathing. 2] Chlorine is used for purifying water. read more