Ferrous metals

Question 1

Low carbon steel

Answer 1

Ductile, high tensile strength, tough, malleable, poor corrosion resistance
0.15 - 0.30 per cent carbon content
Melting temp - 1,427°

Question 2

Medium carbon steel

Answer 2

Harder than LCS but less ductile, malleable, tough

0.30 - 0.70 per cent carbon content

Question 3

Cast iron

Answer 3

Hard outer skin but brittle core, good under compression