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Differentiate between cast iron and wrought iron.

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Cast Iron Wrought Iron
(i) Cast iron contains 4% carbon. Wrought iron contains less than 0.2 % carbon.
(ii) It is very hard and brittle. It is very soft.
(iii) It is used to make pipes, utensils, etc. It is used to make bolts and rivets.
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