Cast Iron
Cast iron is a family of metals (ferrous alloys) having a wide variety pf properties.
| Types of Iron | Carbon % | Silicon % | Manganese % | Sulfur % | Phosphorus % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ductile Iron | 3.0 - 4.0 | 1.0 - 3.0 | 0.2 - 1.0 | 0.02 - 0.25 | 0.02 - 1.0 |
| Gray Iron | 2.5 - 4.0 | 1.0 - 3.0 | 0.2 - 1.0 | 0.02 - 0.25 | 0.02 - 1.0 |
| Malleable Iron | 2.0 - 2.9 | 0.9 - 1.9 | 0.15 - 1.2 | 0.02 - 0.2 | 0.02 - 0.2 |
| White Iron | 1.8 - 3.6 | 0.5 - 1.9 | 0.25 - 0.8 | 0.06 - 0.2 | 0.06 - 0.2 |
Abbreviations
- CI - cast iron
- DI - ductile iron
- GI - gray iron
- MI - malleable iron
- WI - white iron