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What is the percentage of carbon in pig iron and cast iron ?

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To determine the percentage of carbon in pig iron and cast iron, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Composition of Pig Iron Pig iron is an iron-carbon alloy that is produced in the iron industry. It is an intermediate product in the production of steel. ### Step 2: Identify the Carbon Content in Pig Iron Pig iron typically contains about 2% to 4% carbon by weight. For our purposes, we will use the common value of approximately 4% carbon content in pig iron. ...
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