Cast iron
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Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content of more than 2% and silicon content around 1–3%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloying eleme
In-stream inoculation addition while molten cast iron is poured to a green sand mold in a foundry
Pair of English firedogs, 1576. These, with firebacks, were common early uses of cast iron, as little strength in the metal was needed.
Cross section of chilled cast-iron roll
Diorama model of a Han dynasty blast furnace blower
Pig iron
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Pig iron is an intermediate good used by the iron industry in the production of steel. It is developed by smelting iron ore in a blast furnace. Pig iron has a high carbon content, typically 3.8–4.7%,
Cast iron
…Darby III, and is known as the Iron Bridge in Shropshire, England. Cast iron was also used in the construction of buildings. Cast iron is made from pig iron, which is the product of melting iron ore in a blast furnace. Cast iron can be made directly from the molten pig iron or by re-melting pig iron, often…
Pig iron used to manufacture ductile iron
Casting pig iron at the Iroquois smelter in Chicago between 1890 and 1901
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