There are four basic types of Cast Iron –
(1) White Cast Iron:
Applications: Lifter Bars, Shell Liners in Grinding Mills, Pumps, Balls and Rings of Coal Pulverisers, etc.
(2) Gray Cast Iron.
Applications: Frames for Electric Motors, Machine Tool Structures, Engine Frames,Drainage Pipes, Cylinders & Piston & Piston Rings, Fly Wheels etc..
(3) Ductile Cast Iron.
Applications: Automotive Parts, Anchor of Ships, etc.
(4) Malleable Cast Iron.
Applications: Pots Pans and utensils, etc.