Cast iron Brittle if thin ... eg screwdrivers and chisels Low-carbon steel (mild steel) Ductile and tough, easy to form, braze and weld, good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor ...
rusts if not protected Ductile and tough, easy to form, braze and weld, versatile Cast iron - used for wood and metal working vices, manhole covers, pans, gates and machine bases, eg pillar drill ...
The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more ...