Ingotism

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Hi quobaldt,

Ingotism, Definition as follows:

"A defect common to almost all metal ingots in which metal crystals (dendrites) tend to grow at right angles to the walls of the mold and form planes of weakness at their junctions; these make the ingot tender and it tends to tear apart when rolled". Newton, 1

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It would appear this known defect may be gotten round by heating perhaps before rolling or forming? Though, if a cast iron item is made as the finished product, they are usually thicker than perhaps a similar product made from wrought iron would be, thus allowing and adding strength to the cast item, also I would imagine care must be taken that cast items have as few 'seams' in the finished product to negate this problem?

Anyhow, you asked for the definition and here it is.

Good luck.