Quiz on Cast Iron

What is the melting point of cast iron?

• 1000°C

• 1200°C

• 1500°C

• 1800°C

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cast iron?

• Brittle

• Hard skin/surface

• Soft core

• Non-magnetic

What is the composition of cast iron?

• Iron + 2-6% carbon

• Iron + 2-6% silicon

• Iron + 2-6% manganese

• Iron + 2-6% chromium

Which of the following is an example use of cast iron?

• Electrical wiring

• Machine parts

• Plastic containers

• Glass bottles

What type of metal is cast iron classified as?

• Non-ferrous metal

• Ferrous metal

• Alloy metal

• Precious metal

Which of the following is a property of cast iron?

• Good in tension

• Good in compression

• Non-magnetic

• Low melting point