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Scrap steel is melted in a crucible, induction, electric arc or reverberator furnace at 1500° C or 2700°F. The required alloys carbon and silicon, and flux to bind to impurities to create slag are added to the molten iron. The slag is lighter than iron and floats to the top from where it is removed. The molten iron is then poured into a metal ladle with a long handle which is then carried to the sand molds contained in the metal frames and poured through the riser. Green sand has a lower auto-ignition temperature than the temperature of the molten iron allowing the organic material present in the sand to use up all the oxygen present in the mold, preventing oxidation of the manhole cover. Trapped gasses can cause bubbles in the casting.

How It Works

Reasons for the shape might include:

Conclusion

Interestingly, the noise of a manhole cover can also serve as an auditory indicator of the city’s vitality. In a thriving urban area, the sound may be a reminder of busy streets and active commerce. Conversely, in a quieter neighborhood, a clanking cover can signal a decline—an echo of less traffic and vitality. This sound, therefore, is a reflection of the urban rhythm, one that fluctuates with the ebb and flow of city life.

Environmental Impacts