Properties of Pig Iron

The properties of pig iron are as follows:

1. Pig iron can be hardened, but tempering is not possible.
2. It is not possible to magnetise pig iron.
3. Riveting or welding is not possible.
4. Unlike steel it does not rust.
5. Bending is not possible.
6. It is neither ductile nor malleable.
7. It has high compressive strength with less tensile strength.
8. It can be melted easily.
9. It is hard and brittle.