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How is Styrofoam used to cast an engine block?

Identify how Styrofoam is used to cast an engine block.
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The engine block is the supporting structure of the engine. It is made of either gray cast iron or cast aluminum or die-cast aluminum alloy. During the manufacturing process, the liquid cast iron is poured into molds made from either sand or Styrofoam.
Aluminum blocks are used due to their non-magnetic and lightweight properties. In such blocks, Styrofoam is used as a core when casting the aluminum block. The Styrofoam vaporizes as soon as it comes in contact with the molten metal and leaves behind a cavity where the molten metal flows.
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