Materials and Construction
Presence of high amount of silicon in cast iron

Increases the contraction of the metal
Reduces its fluidity
Suppresses the decomposition of Fe₃ C
Increases the formation of graphite

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Materials and Construction
Straight silicon steel (containing Si from 0.5 to 5%) because of their low hysterisis loss and high magnetic permeability are used for electrical appliances. Which of the following electrical appliances made of silicon steel contains maximum percentage of silicon (about 4%)?

Armature of small motors/generators
High frequency transformers
Induction motors
Generators and small motors

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