Sustainability of Cast Iron
Cast iron is iron or ferrous alloy which has been heated until it liquefies and is then poured into mould to solidify. It is usually made from pig iron. It can be thought of as an alloy of carbon and iron. There are two types of cast iron and they are determined by the carbon content as Grey cast iron and White cast iron. The qualities and uses of cast iron make it highly sustainable even in this 21st century.
QUALITIES AND USES
Castability, resistance to force, wear resistance, good fluidity and relatively low melting point makes it a preferred material, which is widely used in field of construction engineering for making pipes and in automotive industry for making cylinder heads and gear box cases. It is resistant to destruction and weakening by oxidation and hence used to make utensils for cooking food.
SUSTAINABILITY
It is the oldest material in … Read more