Distinguish, compare, differentiate and explain what is the main difference between Pig iron and Wrought iron. Differences and Comparison.
Difference between pig iron and Wrought iron
| S.No. | Pig Iron | Wrought Iron |
| 1 | Pig iron contains 4 to 5 percent carbon and other impurities such as sulphur, phosphorous, silicon and manganese. | Wrought Iron is the purest commercial form of iron free from carbon. |
| 2 | The presence of impurities in it lowers the melting point. | It is malleable. |
| 3 | Pig iron is brittle in nature. | Wrought iron is ductile and stronger. |
| 4 | it can be melted and moulded into various shapes such as pipes, storage tanks, bath-tubes, stores, cylinder and other shapes. | Wought iron can not used for molded articles. |
| 5 | Sheets and wires cannot be made of pig iron. | It cannot be hammered into sheets and drawn into wire or given desired shapes. |
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Difference between Wrought iron vs Pig iron
Pig iron vs Wrought iron
Differences between Wrought iron vs Pig iron
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