Explain terms cast iron and wrought iron with their uses? - Vidyadip

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Explain terms cast iron and wrought iron with their uses?

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Cast iron is hard and brittle and contains 4% carbon.
Uses: For making pipes, manufacturing automotive parts, pots, pans, utensils, etc.
Wrought iron is very soft and contains less than 0.2% carbon.
Uses: For making pipes, bars for stay bolts, engine bolts, and rivets, etc.

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