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