Steel pipe is used in many diverse applications. It is available in various sizes, shapes, and wall configurations. For pressure application, the cross section is circular. However, for gravity flow, ...

Ferrous metals and alloys are iron-based materials that are used ... in which the main alloying additive is carbon. Mild steel is the most common due to its low cost. It is neither brittle nor ductile ...

Cast iron Brittle if thin ... eg screwdrivers and chisels Low-carbon steel (mild steel) Ductile and tough, easy to form, braze and weld, good electrical and thermal conductivity but poor ...