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*Very castable - such as for vises. Melting point of only 1150 to 1200C. Doable in electric kiln. [https://www.reliance-foundry.com/castings/ductile-iron#gref]
*Very castable - such as for vises. Melting point of only 1150 to 1200C. Doable in electric kiln. [https://www.reliance-foundry.com/castings/ductile-iron#gref]
*It's also high carbon steel - but round graphite nodules make it more malleable. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ductile_iron]

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  • Very castable - such as for vises. Melting point of only 1150 to 1200C. Doable in electric kiln. [1]
  • It's also high carbon steel - but round graphite nodules make it more malleable. [2]