General Principles And Processes of Isolation Of Elements

Question

How is ‘Cast iron’ different from ‘pig iron’?

Answer

Cast iron

Pig iron

1.It is obtained by melting pig iron with scrap iron and coke using hot air blast. It contains about 3% carbon.

1. It is obtained from the blast furnace. It contains about 4% carbon and other impurities like S, P, Si, and Mn.

2. It has a slightly lower melting point than pig iron.

2. It has slightly higher melting point than cast iron.

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