cast iron
Definition
One of several types of iron (such as gray iron and white iron) containing 1.8 to 4.5 percent carbon by weight whereas carbon steel contains less than 0.5 percent. The additional carbon makes the molten iron more fluid and easier to cast in complex shapes. Highly suitable for casting large and heavy objects (such as engine blocks) it has high compression strength but low ductility.
cast iron is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
cast iron appears in the definitions of the following terms: tempering, steel and annealing
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