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Spiegel iron
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What's The Definition Of Spiegel iron?
[n] pig iron containing manganese; used as a deoxidizing agent and to raise the manganese content in making steel
Synonyms | Synonyms for Spiegel iron: spiegel | spiegeleisen Related Terms | Find terms related to Spiegel iron: See Also | pig iron Spiegel iron In Webster's Dictionary \Spie"gel i`ron\ [G. spiegel mirror + E. iron.]
(Metal.)
A fusible white cast iron containing a large amount of carbon
(from three and a half to six per cent) and some manganese.
When the manganese reaches twenty-five per cent and upwards
it has a granular structure, and constitutes the alloy ferro
manganese, largely used in the manufacture of Bessemer steel.
Called also {specular pig iron}, {spiegel}, and
{spiegeleisen}.
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