Iron
- White lustrous metal with a high density (7.86 g/cm3)
- High melting point of about 1 500 degrees Celsius
- Very malleable
- High tensile strength
- Good conductor of heat and electricity >> more
Pig-iron
- Very impure (3% to 5% carbon)
- Brittle
- Low tensile strength
- Rusts readily and easily >> more
Manhole Cover and Lamppost made of Pig-iron
Alloys of Iron
- Less brittle
- Corrosion-resistant
- Very hard
- Can be welded >> more
Parts of a Car
Bridge constructed with Mild Steel
Stainless Steel Cutlery and Saucepan
Screw and Cutting Tool made out of Tool Steel