Cast irons melt more easily than similar alloys; they are near the eutectic composition in the iron-carbon phase diagram.
Discover great deals on the many hard to find items available only on eBay!

Cast Iron

Cast iron usually refers to grey cast iron, but can mean any of a group of iron-based alloys containing more than 2% carbon (alloys with less carbon are carbon steel by definition). more...

HomeHome
Action Figures Action Figures
Beanbag Plush, Beanie BabiesBeanbag Plush, Beanie Babies
Building ToysBuilding Toys
Classic ToysClassic Toys
Educational Educational
Electronic, Battery, Wind-UpElectronic, Battery, Wind-Up
Fast Food, Cereal PremiumsFast Food, Cereal Premiums
GamesGames
Outdoor Toys, Structures Outdoor Toys, Structures
Pretend Play, PreschoolPretend Play, Preschool
PuzzlesPuzzles
Robots, Monsters, Space...Robots, Monsters, Space...
Stuffed Animals Stuffed Animals
TV, Movie, Character Toys TV, Movie, Character Toys
Toy SoldiersToy Soldiers
Vintage, Antique ToysVintage, Antique Toys
Cap GunsCap Guns
Cast IronCast Iron
CelluloidCelluloid
CharacterCharacter
Cowboy, WesternCowboy, Western
Other Vintage ToysOther Vintage Toys
Paper ToysPaper Toys
Play SetsPlay Sets
Pull ToysPull Toys
TinTin
Toy PartsToy Parts
Wind-up ToysWind-up Toys
Wholesale LotsWholesale Lots

It is made by remelting pig iron, often along with substantial quantities of scrap iron and scrap steel, and taking various steps to remove undesirable contaminants such as phosphorus and sulfur, which weaken the material. Carbon and silicon content are reduced to the desired levels, which may be anywhere from 2% to 3.5% for carbon and 1% to 3% for silicon depending on the application. Other elements are then added to the melt before the final form is produced by casting.

The iron is today melted in a kind of small blast furnace known as a cupola. See blast furnace for more details. This is thought to have been devised by the late 18th century ironmaster John Wilkinson. Previously, the iron was melted in an air furnace, a variety of reverberatory furnace. Alternatively, molten iron was tapped from (or ladled from the forehearth of a blast furnace.

The iron-carbon eutectic point lies at 1403 kelvins and 4.3 mass % carbon. Since cast iron has nearly this composition, its melting temperature of 1420 to 1470 K is about 300 K lower than the melting point of pure iron. Cast iron tends to be brittle, unless the name of the particular alloy suggests otherwise. The color of a fracture surface can be used to identify an alloy: carbide impurities allow cracks to pass straight through, resulting in a smooth, "white" surface, while graphite flakes deflect a passing crack and initiate countless new cracks as the material breaks, resulting in a rough surface that appears grey.

Read more at Wikipedia.org


[List your site here Free!]

Ac Williams Cast Iron Pierce Arrow Take Apart SedanAc Williams Cast Iron Pierce Arrow Take Apart Sedan Revolutionary and Civil War Replica Cannons !L@K! Revolutionary and Civil War Replica Cannons !L@K!
Cast Iron Buster Brown "Good Luck" Still Bank!Cast Iron Buster Brown "Good Luck" Still Bank! Cast Iron 3.5"x2" Amish Girl & Boy on BenchCast Iron 3.5"x2" Amish Girl & Boy on Bench $8.99
 3 Pack Of Bangsite Calcium Carbide For Gas Cannons 3 Pack Of Bangsite Calcium Carbide For Gas Cannons  Kilgore Billy Boy Police Call Box Sign, 1930's Kilgore Billy Boy Police Call Box Sign, 1930's
Cast Iron Toy Tanks - 3 Pcs. Take A Look !Cast Iron Toy Tanks - 3 Pcs. Take A Look ! Corgi James Bond 007 Toyota 2000Gt 1967-69 mint Corgi James Bond 007 Toyota 2000Gt 1967-69 mint
* Lot of 25 Cast Iron Lead Diecast People Men Soldiers * Lot of 25 Cast Iron Lead Diecast People Men Soldiers Arcade Cast Iron Toys, Two TotalArcade Cast Iron Toys, Two Total
Antique Cast Iron Toy Stake Body Truck Antique Cast Iron Toy Stake Body Truck Antique cast iron toy truckAntique cast iron toy truck
Cast Iron 3" Amish Boy & Girl on SledCast Iron 3" Amish Boy & Girl on Sled $7.99 Arcade Toy Truck Wrecker Cast Iron OriginalArcade Toy Truck Wrecker Cast Iron Original
group of 3 vintage cast iron motorcyclesgroup of 3 vintage cast iron motorcycles Antique Cast Iron Toy Stake Body Truck Trailer C To CAntique Cast Iron Toy Stake Body Truck Trailer C To C
Vintage Diecast Truck / Car Very Old take A Look Vintage Diecast Truck / Car Very Old take A Look Vintage Cast Iron DriverVintage Cast Iron Driver
 Cast Iron Horse Drawn Fire Wagon With Driver And Rider Cast Iron Horse Drawn Fire Wagon With Driver And Rider Old Cast Iron Trains * Iron Art *Old Cast Iron Trains * Iron Art *
1920S Cast Iron Stake Truck1920S Cast Iron Stake Truck antique stove mama,s lil helper 1936 - 1941 works, antique stove mama,s lil helper 1936 - 1941 works,
Early 1920s Firetruck by Hubley Dent Kenton?Early 1920s Firetruck by Hubley Dent Kenton? Vintage Old Metal Racecar Needs Love Cast Metal Vintage Old Metal Racecar Needs Love Cast Metal
J & E Stevens Cast Iron Safe!J & E Stevens Cast Iron Safe! 1930 Ac Williams Austin Coupe for Car Carrier Set1930 Ac Williams Austin Coupe for Car Carrier Set
1933 Kilgore Billy Boy Ford Roadster1933 Kilgore Billy Boy Ford Roadster Arcade Cast Iron Large 4" Chair Doll House Rare FindArcade Cast Iron Large 4" Chair Doll House Rare Find
Cast Iron Black Americana Bell Toy! Rare!Cast Iron Black Americana Bell Toy! Rare! 8F Big Bang Cannon Carbide Cast Iron Conestoga Rare Toy8F Big Bang Cannon Carbide Cast Iron Conestoga Rare Toy $105.88
Original Cast Iron Train Car Pennsylvania 405 CrescentOriginal Cast Iron Train Car Pennsylvania 405 Crescent world war 1 era pressed steel dime bank artillery shellworld war 1 era pressed steel dime bank artillery shell
Antique 1927 Arcade Cast Iron 8" Orange, Yellow Cab!Antique 1927 Arcade Cast Iron 8" Orange, Yellow Cab! 2 Antique Cast Iron Toy Trucks Fire & Stake Body As Is2 Antique Cast Iron Toy Trucks Fire & Stake Body As Is
Vintage Truck Buddy Hi-Lift Scoop-N-DumpVintage Truck Buddy Hi-Lift Scoop-N-Dump Cast Iron 2.5"x2.5" Amish Girl @ School DeskCast Iron 2.5"x2.5" Amish Girl @ School Desk $7.99
big bang cannon vintage old toy big bang cannon vintage old toy $80.00 1937 Arcade Mullins Red Cap travel trailer for sedan1937 Arcade Mullins Red Cap travel trailer for sedan
Cast Iron Fire Pumper With DriverCast Iron Fire Pumper With Driver Antique Cast Iron Toy TrainAntique Cast Iron Toy Train
Antique Cast Iron Toy Tractor GraderAntique Cast Iron Toy Tractor Grader Corgi Public Address Land Rover, 1964-66 MintCorgi Public Address Land Rover, 1964-66 Mint $45.00
Cast Iron Black 'Beauty' Horse Still Bank!Cast Iron Black 'Beauty' Horse Still Bank! Cast Iron 2.5"x2" Amish Girl & Boy in WagonCast Iron 2.5"x2" Amish Girl & Boy in Wagon $7.99
1932 Kilgore Livestock Stake Box for the Arctic Ice trk1932 Kilgore Livestock Stake Box for the Arctic Ice trk Corgi Classics 1927 Bentley Mint In Box 1964-69Corgi Classics 1927 Bentley Mint In Box 1964-69 $60.00
Antique Cast Iron Miniature Toy Swan Sad Iron & TrivitAntique Cast Iron Miniature Toy Swan Sad Iron & Trivit Kenton Two Horse Drawn WagonKenton Two Horse Drawn Wagon
Hubley? Cast Iron Race Car With Driver!Hubley? Cast Iron Race Car With Driver!
Click to see more Cast Iron items at ebay.com
Prices current as of last update, 03/21/10 6:42pm.

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay