Source · book · draft Generated from the Hyphae knowledge graph. Bibliographic record Authors: Fruehan, R.J. (ed.) Year: 1999 Cited by (2 claims) Pig iron’s high carbon content reduces its melting point to ~1147°C (eutectic at 4.3 wt% C), far below pure… Pig iron contains approximately 3.8–4.7 wt% carbon — the defining characteristic that makes it brittle and …