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Cast iron is the Iron it contain 2 to 6.67% of carbon.And the carbon % is less than 2% is called steel.steel is three types that is low carbon (0.08-0.35%C)Steel
Medium carbon (0.35-0.5%C)steel
high carbon (0.5-1.5%C)Steel.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoCast Steel Definition: A term originally applied to crucible steel and sometimes today used to describe tool steels. The term is misleading and is falling into misuse. It can also be applied to steel castings made by pouring molten steel into a mould but which are not subject to further forging or rolling.
Carbon Steel Definition: A steel whose properties are determined primarily by the amount of carbon present. Apart from iron and carbon, manganese up to 1.5% may be present as well as residual amounts of alloying elements such as nickel, chromium, molybdenum, etc. It is when one or more alloying elements are added in sufficient amount that it is classed as an alloy steel.
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∙ 11y agodiffrent between cast iron and carbon steel
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∙ 14y agoStainless means that it will not rust under normal conditions, cast means that it is poured into a mold.
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∙ 14y agoCast steel is cast, forged steel is forged.
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∙ 10y agoBoth are same but differ in corbon contant in vary as per actual reqirement
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∙ 11y agoCast steel is rusty. Normal steel can turn rusty :) xxx
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∙ 12y agocast iron finds its application good if it has to bear compressive loads while steel is good for tensile loading. For underground application cast iron should be prefered over steel
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∙ 15y agoFor which application?
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What is better for vibration cast iron or mild steel?
Typically mild steel can withstand vibration better because it has a higher density than the more brittle cast iron but cast iron may be better at absorbing vibrations than mild steel, due to its lower density.
Is cast iron better than steel for a wood stove?
It depends on what it's being used for. Cast iron is great for engine blocks and anything that will be cast into irregular shapes, but cast iron tends to be brittle and can crack or break. Steel alloy tends to be tougher and holds up to abuse a little better. Also, cast iron is more difficult to weld. Your question doesn't specify what the cast iron is being used for so I can't be more specific.
What is better cast aluminum or wrought iron?
Cast iron, wrought iron and steel are all essentially alloys of iron and carbon.Wrought iron is iron with a low carbon content, it was used in place of Cast iron is iron that has been shaped by being poured into a cast.
What alloys make cast iron?
Iron, cast iron is just iron
Who is the Non ductile metals?
Cast iron, is one example of a non-ductile metal. Unlike ductile metals, copper, steel, aluminium - cast iron is too brittle to be reworked.
What are the characteristics of spheroidal grey cast iron and how it is better than cast steel?
Cast Iron does not rust or corrode as steel can
What is better for vibration cast iron or mild steel?
Typically mild steel can withstand vibration better because it has a higher density than the more brittle cast iron but cast iron may be better at absorbing vibrations than mild steel, due to its lower density.
How is cast iron different from steel?
Steel is different from cast iron because cast iron is when some of the molten iron is left to solidify in moulds. And then most of the iron is kept molten to be turned into steel. But steel is made by removing move of the impurities from the iron and then mixing other elements to change the properties.
What do you mean by cast?
A casting made from an iron based alloy, as in cast iron or cast steel.
If you are trying to remove a bathtub how can you tell if it is cast iron or steel?
A cast iron tub is about 325lbs. steel is about 75lbs. Tap on tub if it sounds solid it is cast iron.
The properties difference between mild-steel and cast-iron?
Cast iron is more brittle then mild steel
What advantage does stainless steel have over cast iron?
Steel is stronger, more flexible and can hold an edge better.
Symbols for cast iron threaded pipe?
Cast iron is not threaded, steel pipe is.
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.
What is afoundry?
A steel or iron works, where they melt or cast steel or iron - metals
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.
What is the practical application of cast iron and steel?
Cast Iron is great for drainage and steel piping is good for venting (galvanized , or wrought iron or yalloy ) for venting
