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Benefits of Cast Iron: By: Gabriel Ortiz MEEN 3344

Cast iron is made by remelting raw iron and steel to remove phosphorus and sulfur, leaving more than 2% carbon and 1% silicon. It is very strong, can be molded into many forms, and resists corrosion. However, it is also brittle with cracks that are difficult to stop, and has less tensile strength than steel. As cookware, cast iron excels at heat diffusion and retention while being non-toxic and developing a non-stick surface at low cost. It is also widely used for pipes and machinery due to its durability, rigidity, abrasion resistance, and ability to be machined without distortion.

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Benefits of Cast Iron: By: Gabriel Ortiz MEEN 3344

Cast iron is made by remelting raw iron and steel to remove phosphorus and sulfur, leaving more than 2% carbon and 1% silicon. It is very strong, can be molded into many forms, and resists corrosion. However, it is also brittle with cracks that are difficult to stop, and has less tensile strength than steel. As cookware, cast iron excels at heat diffusion and retention while being non-toxic and developing a non-stick surface at low cost. It is also widely used for pipes and machinery due to its durability, rigidity, abrasion resistance, and ability to be machined without distortion.

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Benefits of Cast Iron

By: Gabriel Ortiz


MEEN 3344
What is Cast Iron and how is it Made?
It is made by remelting raw iron scrap iron and steel
Phosphorus and sulfur is removed
Contains more than 2% carbon and 1% silicon
Melted in a blast furnace

Advantages
It is very strong and can be molded into almost any form for
mass production. Also the silicon improves the products
corrosion resistance.

Disadvantages
It is brittle and once a crack begins it is nearly impossible to
stop. It has less tensile strength and shock resistance than
steel.
Cook Ware

Excellent heat and diffusion


properties
Easy to mold
Non toxic
Develops a non stick surface
Low cost
Cast Iron Pipe in Buildings
Superior to other materials when used in
storm drains
High Density reduces noise
Fire resistant
Highly resistant to abrasions
Durability
Rigid deflection almost non existent
New fittings decrease installation time
Machining
Low machinery wear
Comparable cost
Same strength as steel
10 % lighter than steel
Can be heat treated
without carburizing
Will not distort
Produces up to 1,200 sfm
It can be drawn into rods
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_iron
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_iron_cookware
http://www.charlottepipe.com/Default.aspx?Page=CastIr
on&type=CastIron
http://www.production-
machining.com/articles/030302.html
http://www.abifoundry.com/iron_v_plastic.htm

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