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  1. May 9, 2026, 08:50 PM #19
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    I doubt cast iron has much to do with this method. Molten Al is a solvent to iron.
    I suspect the black is a graphite wash of a sort. Graphite is useful as a parting agent and lubricant in Al casting.

    Sorry,Mwmkravchenko, I didn't see your immediately previous post.



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