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Why iron is more useful when it is mixed with a little carbon?

The mechanical properties are significantly improved.


Why can I not get pure iron metal?

SigmaAldrich sells pure iron in many different forms. Given that, the alloy of carbon and iron that we call steel is far more common for two reasons: iron picks up carbon during smelting (the second phase of iron production is to burn off the excess carbon) and steel is a far more useful metal than iron.


Does iron have much carbon in it?

Iron typically contains small amounts of carbon, with most commercial iron containing less than 0.03% carbon. The amount of carbon present can affect the properties of the iron, with higher carbon content resulting in harder, more brittle iron.


What metal do you get when you mix iron and silver?

When iron and silver are mixed together, an alloy called steel is formed. Steel is a combination of iron and carbon, with the addition of silver resulting in a stronger and more corrosion-resistant material.


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.


Why is iron more useful than steel?

Steel is more useful compared to Iron because it doesn't rust as easily and it is more durable than iron. Iron is more maleable than steel which makes steel more useful than iron.


Is carbon or titanium more useful?

I would say carbon, because it's in a lot more things.


What the difference between steel and cast iron with reference to their carbon percentage and hardness?

The amount of carbon in iron is greater than 2 percent. Iron, steel is more difficult. Steel is more resistant to damage from iron.


Why carbon is more in FCC iron when compared to BC iron even though FCC iron structure has less void space?

In FCC iron, carbon atoms can occupy octahedral sites, contributing to solid solubility. BC iron has fewer octahedral sites available for carbon, limiting solid solubility. Therefore, more carbon can be accommodated in FCC iron despite having a smaller void space.


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.


Why is iron more useful when it is mixed with little carbon?

The mechanical properties are significantly improved.


What is the impurity difference between pig iron and cast iron?

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761559225/iron_and_steel_manufacture.html Provides the answer. basic summary: 1. Pig Iron and Sponge Iron are the result of different production processes 2. Which results in different purities. Pig Iron has a lower purity than Sponge Iron.