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cast iron contain a considerable amount of carbon
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What is the carbon content in cast iron?
Cast iron has greater than 2.1% carbon.
What types of iron is there?
pig iron, wrought iron and cast iron. These are broad classifications used commercially, they can be subclassified. Chemically we say that its pure or impure, contains sulphur/phosphorous/impurities(slag, etc.)/carbon in so and so % range
What is differentiate between steel and Cast iron with reference to their carbon percentage and hardness?
iron with 1.5% of carbon by volume or less is called carbon steel and above 1.5% it is called cast iron, hardmess increases with the carbon % i.e. cast iron is harder than carbon steel
What is free carbon in cast iron?
Free carbon in cast iron refers to carbon that exists in its elemental form within the iron matrix. It appears as graphite flakes or nodules, contributing to the material's unique properties, such as high fluidity during casting and improved machinability. This free carbon distinguishes cast iron from other metals.
Is iron sulphate organic?
No: Iron sulfate contains no carbon or derivative of a hydrocarbon.
Why is cast iron more brittle than mild iron?
Brittle because it contains impurities such as carbon and sulfur. The structure of the molecules in iron, particularly when cast, is such that it is almost crystalline in nature and breaks easily. The addition of carbon and other metals into the mix gives you more malleable compounds that are less brittle and can convert it to what we refer to as steel.
The main difference between cast-iron and steel?
Steel is an alloy of carbon and iron. If the percentage of carbon is more than 2% then it is called cast iron.
When carbon in cast iron is principally form of graphite the colour of the cast iron will be?
grey
Difference between cast iron and mild steel?
The main difference between cast iron and mild steel is the carbon content. Mild steel has a lower carbon content than cast iron. This makes cast iron brittle, while mild steel is much harder.
Is iron an organic material?
No. An organic compound is generally something which contains carbon. Iron is inorganic.
How many types of iron and their compositions?
pig iron or cast iron having 4.5% carbon as an impurity wroght iron having 0.15% of carbon steel having 1% carbon
What is Bessemer steel?
A Bessemer steel is a variety of steel which is made directly from cast iron by burning out a portion of the carbon and other impurities that the latter contains.
