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How is cas iron different from pig iron ?

A

Cast iron is pure iron while pig iron is imure

B

Cast iron has lower carbon content than pig iron. Cast iron is harder and has casting property

C

pig iron is extremetly hard while cast iron is soft and malleable

D

pig iron contains many impurities like S, P, Sietc., while cast iron is free from these impurities

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The correct Answer is:
B

Pigiron contains 4% .C. and cast iron contains 3%
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