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Pros : Readily available, Easy to shape, Weldable, Many shapes available

Cons : Not that strong for its weight, rusts easily, cannot be made better by heat treatment

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If it's preferred or not depends on what you're going to do with it. But mild steel is easier to weld and shape than cast iron, making it easier to use most of the time

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