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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 are wrought iron's component elements?
The metal iron has one component- iron. It is an element. Different types of iron, such as wrought iron or cast iron may contain other materials, such as carbon. You need to specify what you are referring to.
Is pencil lead waterproof?
yes it is waterproof
What substances make up a iron pot?
An iron pot is usually made from cast iron which has about 4% Carbon and 1% or so of Silicon. The handle will usually be of mild steel, though it could be cast as well. Cast iron is used in preference to mild steel because of its corrosion resistance, and particularly to heat corrosion or de-lamination corrosion.The lid of a 'traditional = Victorian era' pot would be made of tin-plated mild steel, because of weight considerations, as the lid is often lifted during cooking process. Tin-plated because that was an easily available material of the day, and is very corrosion resistant. For a smaller pot, the lid may also be cast.A modern cast iron object will be enameled - a hard glaze that is wear resistant, and may be easily colored.Cast iron is fairly easily melted using charcoal fire as the heat source, and will flow easily into a quite thin mold.
Composition of cast iron?
Cast iron is a mixture of primarily iron (90%+), carbon (2.0 to 4.0%), silicon (1.0 to 2.4%), manganese (.45 to .65%), sulfur (.06 to .15%), and sometimes (.10 to 1.0%) copper, molybedunum, chrome,...
Is iron waterproof?
yes
How should you cover your non waterproof cast?
with a waterproof cast
How is waterproof glue waterproof?
waterproof glue is waterproof because of the zinc and iron that is inside of it; thay react to create an almost water resistant barrier.
What alloys make cast iron?
Iron, cast iron is just iron
What is waterproof alloy made of?
It is stainless steel. It contains iron,nickel,carbon and chromium.
How long does it take a waterproof cast to dry?
10 to 20 minutes after all the water stops dripping. So a total of 20 to 30 minutes. I have a waterproof cast on now.
Is pewter waterproof?
No it will not rust as it doesnt have iron in it, but it may corrode and turn black over time
How do you mine for cast iron?
Cast iron is fabricated in blast furnaces where iron ore is reduced by coke to cast iron, according to Wikipedia.
Is forged iron superior to cast iron?
no cast iron is more superior than foregn iron
What is the classification of cast iron?
Grey cast ironWhite cast ironMalleable cast ironDuctile cast iron
How is cast iron made?
When Pig Iron is melted and recooled it is called Cast Iron
Why pig iron essential while melting of cast iron?
During the manufacture of Cast Iron, an intermediate product is Pig Iron. Further processing results in Cast Iron.
