Iron: Alloy

Additives are used to modify the base structure of iron to meet specific industrial needs: Mechanical Properties of High-Alloy Iron | PDF - Scribd

: Iron-carbon-silicon alloys with carbon content typically between 2.5% and 4.0% . Their high fluidity when molten makes them ideal for complex casting shapes. alloy iron

: Includes stainless steels (min. 10.5% Chromium) designed for extreme corrosion or temperature resistance. Additives are used to modify the base structure