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what idoes close grained cast iron mean?

what idoes close grained cast iron mean?

what idoes close grained cast iron mean?

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is there any one who knows what close grained cast iron means?
i search a lot in google, but there is nothing, except that its used in pump casing.  

RE: what idoes close grained cast iron mean?

Close grain cast iron typically refers to fine grain and smaller size graphite resulting in higher quality cast iron and higher strength.

RE: what idoes close grained cast iron mean?

a well inoculated cast iron will exhibit close grain structure, else your pan will leak.

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