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Material hierarchy: Metal - Ferrous metal - Cast iron
When castings of white cast iron are heat treated to separate the carbon out of solution and form graphite aggregates, the resulting metal is called malleable iron. The new microstructure can possess substantial ductility (up to 20% elongation) — a significant difference from the metal out of which it was transformed. Typical products made of malleable cast iron include pipe fittings and flanges, certain machine components, and railroad equipment parts.