Five types of ductile cast irons (DCIs) were fabricated by crystallizers with different inner diameters, as well as five different austempered ductile cast irons (ADIs) after the same isothermal quenching process. The effects of amount, diameter, and morphology of graphite on the mechanical properties of DCI and ADI and the effect of …
ادامه مطلبIndeed, the ductile iron foundry, which truthfully claims not to have shrinkage concerns is the exception to the rule. Other common defects may be divided into two basic categories: -Those related to nodule shape and size, such as compacted graphite structures, exploded and chunky graphite, graphite floatation, spiky graphite and nodule alignment.
ادامه مطلبPart I of this investigation deals with the inoculation mechanisms in ductile cast iron, with particular emphasis on the theoretical aspects of heterogeneous nucleation of graphite at inclusions. It is shown that the majority of the inclusions in ductile cast iron are primary or secondary products of the magnesium treatment(e.g., MgS, CaS, …
ادامه مطلبDuctile cast irons (DCIs) are of increasing importance in the renewable energy and transportation sectors. The distribution and morphology of the graphite …
ادامه مطلبSince ductile irons used in the present study are produce with a range of ferrite and ferrite/pearlite matrix microstructures (Table), the effect of the amount of pearlite on the hardness is best shown in these materials. ... High nodule count and nodularity influence on fracture toughness of pearlitic ductile iron. The graphite shape also ...
ادامه مطلبThe Carbon Equivalent also indicates the risk for graphite flotation and for exploded graphite in ductile iron. ... Figure 2: In hypereutectic irons, the heat released by primary austenite results in a thermal plateau at Point A. Thereafter, the onset of the eutectic solidification of graphite ...
ادامه مطلبgraphite in ductile cast irons, Proceedings of the "Keith Millis symposium", Nashville, 2013, AFS, ... This is also consistent with degenerated graphite found in flotation zones in large castings, ...
ادامه مطلبCarbon Steel vs Ductile iron-Compositions: Carbon content in carbon steel (<2%) is less than that of ductile iron (>3%). Also, the carbon in ductile iron is in graphite form. Ductile Iron vs Carbon Steel-Castability and Welding Characteristics: Carbon steel provides better weldability than ductile irons. However, Ductile iron has better ...
ادامه مطلبFerritic high-Si ductile cast irons replace an unstable mixed ferrite-pearlite matrix with a unique combination of high elongation, strength and hardness (ideal for automotive drive train components) and resistance to oxidation and corrosion at high temperatures (automotive exhaust and turbocharger systems). The present paper …
ادامه مطلبThe compensation of the contraction in ductile cast irons is provided by graphite precipitation. So, he showed the maximization of graphite precipitation and the minimization of austenite contraction are potentially important process variables. ... Most of these entrainment defects will float up to the top of castings due to the density ...
ادامه مطلب1. Introduction1.1. Chunky graphite. Spheroidal graphite cast iron (SGI), also known as ductile iron exhibits favorable ductility over other cast irons due to nodular graphite precipitations; however, in heavy section ductile iron castings or in whole SGI castings with higher alloying content, graphite degeneration can be observed, which is …
ادامه مطلبThis manuscript summarizes recent investigation of the authors into the solidification and shrinkage defect formation of ductile and compacted graphite cast irons. The study makes use of the DAAS (direct austempering after solidification) technique, developed earlier by some of the authors, to reveal the solidification grains. In addition, …
ادامه مطلبGraphite flotation in ductile iron castings by T. N. Blackman, 1988, American Foundrymen's Society edition, in English
ادامه مطلبAntimony is used in ductile cast iron melts to avoid graphite degenerations like exploded graphite and chunky graphite. However, the effect of Sb in the melt on the crystallization of ductile cast iron is still unknown, therefore the aim of our investigations. The current study presents thermodynamic calculations showing that at …
ادامه مطلبThe influence of post-inoculation and of cerium and antimony additions on the solidification process and on the formation of chunky graphite in ductile iron heavy-section parts have been studied ...
ادامه مطلبThe evolution of ductile iron with martensitic matrix during annealing at 700 °C was studied in the present study. The results showed that the ultrafine graphite nodules with a count of 8500 nod/mm2 and an average diameter of about 1 µm were obtained in ductile iron through annealing treatment. The martensite in ductile iron was first …
ادامه مطلبDross in Ductile Iron: Source, Formation and Explanation ... most striking difference between grey and Ductile Irons. While essential to ... dross may be associated with graphite floatation, since ...
ادامه مطلبThe use of ductile irons in thermo-mechanically loaded components is increasing, necessitating more knowledge of material properties at intermediate temperatures. A study of the mechanical properties of ductile irons at intermediate temperatures was conducted, investigating the effect of different pearlite fractions along …
ادامه مطلبeffect on the shrinkage tendency of ductile irons. Foundries operating at the higher end of the magnesium range, 0.05% or above, will find that the iron is more prone to shrink …
ادامه مطلبFerritic high-Si ductile cast irons replace an unstable mixed ferrite-pearlite matrix with a unique combination of high elongation, strength and hardness (ideal for automotive drive train components) and …
ادامه مطلبNoise Reduction: The presence of precipitated graphite in both gray and ductile iron helps dampen vibration in gears, machine tool parts, and hydraulic components. The relative damping capacity of gray iron is as much as 100 times that of steel. Ductile iron has approximately 10 times the damping characteristics of steel.
ادامه مطلبIn the present investigation, mathematical models have been developed to quantify the extent of carbon diffusion occurring in ductile cast iron during cooling from the eutectic temperature. Computer calculations show that small variations in the cooling conditions may significantly alter the number density and size distribution of graphite …
ادامه مطلبThe aim of the present study is to evaluate the actual status of silicon-alloyed ductile cast irons, as recent knowledge on the structure formation, and to review original data obtained by the authors from recent separate publications with additional unpublished data, specifically concerning the structure peculiarities. New data were added to deeply …
ادامه مطلبThe Roundness Graphite Shape Factor (RSF), which is considered (by the international standard ISO 945-4-2019) to characterize the representative graphite morphologies in cast irons (Figure 3 b), suggests a fall within the slightly irregular spheroidal graphite (Form V ISO 945), in the 4.5%Si ductile cast iron test. For RSF < …
ادامه مطلبDuctile cast irons are materials having strength, impact toughness and ductility comparable to those of many grades of steel while exceeding by …
ادامه مطلبChunky graphite appears easily in heavy-section spheroidal graphite cast irons and is known to affect their mechanical properties. A dedicated experiment has been developed to study the effect of ...
ادامه مطلبAbstract Use of rare earths, high silicon and carbon contents, and low cooling rates are reported as possible reasons for formation of chunky graphite in ductile iron castings. The understanding of this graphite degeneration is however limited, and the above conclusions are still controversial. To get further insight into this topic, ductile …
ادامه مطلبGraphite is a hexagonal-closepack form of carbon that can grow in both the liquid and solid forms of iron. In theory, in irons above the eutectic composition of carbon, the graphite first nucleates in the liquid, and then continues to grow in the solid. In irons below the eutectic composition, the graphite does not start
ادامه مطلبIt was early suggested that the spheroidal graphite of ductile irons grows predominantly outside of the coupled zone. 3 It has later been proposed that ductile irons do not have a coupled zone; 51 however, this is disputed by observations of chunky graphite in slowly cooled ductile irons, featuring finer graphite morphologies growing …
ادامه مطلب2013 Keith Millis Symposium on Ductile Cast Iron Review of Microstructural Features of Chunky Graphite. in Ductile Cast Irons. J. Lacaze CIRIMAT, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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