A century-old cast-iron radiator has been repurposed as the core cooling system for a modern gaming PC in a new experimental ...

This article was updated May 18, 2023. It was originally published Nov. 15, 2002. Cast iron, by definition, is any iron alloy with more than 2% carbon and uses that carbon as the main alloying ...

The difference between wrought and cast iron is straightforward: Cast iron has been melted, poured into a mold and allowed to cool. Wrought iron has been heated and worked with tools. (FYI, the term ...

The thermite process is a handy way to generate molten iron in the field. It’s the reaction between aluminium metal and iron oxide, which results in aluminium oxide and metallic iron. It’s hot enough ...

Czech photographer Viktor Macha is determined to capture "the beauty of steel and iron making" before automation takes over and the sight of men working in the glow of molten metal is lost forever. 1 ...

Cast-iron frying pans have been around for centuries, but their popularity hasn’t cooled a bit. In addition to being incredibly durable—they can last for decades, if not generations—cast-iron pans are ...

This definitive guide explores everything you need to know about cast-iron cookware, including the best skillets for every type of cook. The list of pros of cast-iron skillets is long: they get super ...