Definitions for cast iron
cast iron

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cast ironadjective

   an alloy of iron containing so much carbon that it is brittle and so cannot be wrought but must be shaped by casting

2. cast-iron, ironadjective

   extremely robust

   "an iron constitution"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cast ironnoun

   A hard and brittle, but strong, alloy of iron, carbon, and silicon, formed by casting in a mould.

2. cast ironadjective

   Made of cast iron.

3. cast ironadjective

   Durable; tough; resiliant.

4. cast ironadjective

   Inflexible or without exception.

5. Etymology: Derived from the casting of this form of iron. See wrought iron for comparison

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Cast iron

   Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content more than 2%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloy constituents affect its color when fractured; white cast iron has carbide impurities which allow cracks to pass straight through, grey cast iron has graphite flakes which deflect a passing crack and initiate countless new cracks as the material breaks, and ductile cast iron has spherical graphite "nodules" which stop the crack from further progressing. Carbon (C), ranging from 1.8 to 4 wt%, and silicon (Si), 1–3 wt%, are the main alloying elements of cast iron. Iron alloys with lower carbon content are known as steel. Cast iron tends to be brittle, except for malleable cast irons. With its relatively low melting point, good fluidity, castability, excellent machinability, resistance to deformation and wear resistance, cast irons have become an engineering material with a wide range of applications and are used in pipes, machines and automotive industry parts, such as cylinder heads, cylinder blocks and gearbox cases. It is resistant to damage by oxidation but is notoriously difficult to weld. The earliest cast-iron artefacts date to the 5th century BC, and were discovered by archaeologists in what is now Jiangsu, China. Cast iron was used in ancient China for warfare, agriculture, and architecture. During the 15th century AD, cast iron became utilized for cannon in Burgundy, France, and in England during the Reformation. The amounts of cast iron used for cannons required large-scale production. The first cast-iron bridge was built during the 1770s by Abraham Darby III, and is known as the Iron Bridge in Shropshire, England. Cast iron was also used in the construction of buildings.

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1. cast iron

   Cast iron is a group of iron-carbon alloys with a carbon content greater than 2%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. This type of iron is known for its excellent castability, high wear resistance, and high machinability. It is used in a wide range of applications - from pipes and machines to car parts and cookware due to its durability and ability to withstand high temperatures.

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1. Cast iron

   highly carbonized iron, the direct product of the blast furnace; -- used for making castings, and for conversion into wrought iron and steel. It can not be welded or forged, is brittle, and sometimes very hard. Besides carbon, it contains sulphur, phosphorus, silica, etc

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1. Cast iron

   Cast iron is iron or a ferrous alloy which has been heated until it liquefies, and is then poured into a mould to solidify. It is usually made from pig iron. The alloy constituents affect its colour when fractured: white cast iron has carbide impurities which allow cracks to pass straight through. Grey cast iron has graphitic flakes which deflect a passing crack and initiate countless new cracks as the material breaks. Carbon and silicon are the main alloying elements, with the amount ranging from 2.1–4 wt% and 1–3 wt%, respectively. Iron alloys with less carbon content are known as steel. While this technically makes these base alloys ternary Fe–C–Si alloys, the principle of cast iron solidification is understood from the binary iron–carbon phase diagram. Since the compositions of most cast irons are around the eutectic point of the iron–carbon system, the melting temperatures closely correlate, usually ranging from 1,150 to 1,200 °C, which is about 300 °C lower than the melting point of pure iron. Cast iron tends to be brittle, except for malleable cast irons. With its relatively low melting point, good fluidity, castability, excellent machinability, resistance to deformation and wear resistance, cast irons have become an engineering material with a wide range of applications and are used in pipes, machines and automotive industry parts, such as cylinder heads, cylinder blocks and gearbox cases. It is resistant to destruction and weakening by oxidation.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cast iron

   See Ordnance, Metals for.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of cast iron in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of cast iron in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of cast iron in a Sentence

1. Paul Pester:

   I have given a cast iron guarantee no customers will be left out of pocket.

2. Seb Coe:

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3. Paul Mangiamele:

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4. Gerhard Pfeifer:

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5. Hua Chunying:

   No matter what steps Japan may take to promote and market their mistaken position it cannot change the basic reality that the Diaoyu islands belong to China, the Nanjing massacre was an atrocity carried out by the Japanese militarists when they invaded China. The evidence is cast iron and a conclusion was reached long ago about it. This whitewashing and censoring by Japan in these text books again shows that Japan is unwilling to face up to historical mistakes.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=cast iron
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cast_Iron
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cast_Iron
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cast iron
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=cast iron
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html