scholarly journals Solidification Pattern of Si-Alloyed, Inoculated Ductile Cast Irons, Evaluated by Thermal Analysis

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 846
Author(s):  
Iuliana Stan ◽  
Denisa Anca ◽  
Stelian Stan ◽  
Iulian Riposan
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Eutectic Reaction ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Cooling Curve ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Minor Elements ◽  
Si Content ◽  
Si Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

The solidification cooling curve itself as well as its first derivative, and related temperatures, reported to the calculated equilibrium temperatures in stable and metastable solidification systems, are used to predict the solidification characteristics of the cast iron. Silicon, as the most representative cast iron element, and inoculation, as graphitizing metallurgical treatment, have a major influence on the transition from the liquid to the solid state. Six experimental programs are performed, with Si content typically for non-alloyed (<3.0% Si), low (3.0–3.5% Si) and medium alloyed (4.5–5.5% Si) ductile cast irons, as Si-content increasing, and inoculation simultaneous effects. Silicon is an important influencing factor, but the base and minor elements also affect the equilibrium eutectic temperatures, much more in the Fe-C-Si-Xi stable system (15–20 °C) than in the metastable system (5–10 °C), comparing with their calculation based only on a Si effect (Fe-C-Si system). The highest positive effect of inoculation is visible in non-Si alloyed cast irons (2.5% Si): 9–15 °C for the eutectic reaction and 3 to 4 times increased at the end of solidification (37–47 °C). Increased Si content decreases inoculation power to 7–9 °C for low alloying grade (up to 3.5% Si), with the lowest contribution at more than 4.5% Si (0.3–2.0 °C). 2.5–3.5% Si ductile cast irons are more sensitive to high solidification undercooling, especially at the end of solidification (but with a higher efficiency of inoculation), compared to 4.5–5.5% Si ductile cast irons, at a lower undercooling level, and at lower inoculation contribution, as well.

scholarly journals Evolution of the Macrostructure of Gray Cast Iron from Eutectic to Hypereutectic Composition

2018 ◽  
Vol 925 ◽  
pp. 110-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos López ◽  
Juan M. Massone ◽  
Roberto Enrique Boeri
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
Eutectic Reaction ◽  
Liquidus Line ◽  
Nucleating Agent ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Carbon Equivalent ◽  
Flake Graphite ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Coupled Growth

This work studies the evolution of the macrostructure of gray cast iron as the carbon equivalent (CE) increases from near-eutectic to highly hypereutectic values. The macrostructure of spherical samples of flake graphite irons of CE ranging between 4.24% and 5.23% was revealed by using direct austempering after solidification technique (DAAS). The results were analysed by applying the concept of coupled zone for gray cast irons. The coupled zone is a region in the stable Fe-C-Si diagram in which solidification proceeds as a cooperative growth of both austenite and flake graphite. The coupled zone for gray cast iron is claimed to be asymmetrical as the eutectic reaction is extended towards the prolongation of the austenite liquidus line. All the samples investigated in the present study show the presence of relatively large austenite grains, demonstrating that the number of active nucleation sites of austenite per unit volume is small. The observation of the microstructure shows the presence of several units of coupled growth inside each austenite grain, what proves that many eutectic colonies have grown from the same austenite nucleus, even for highly hypereutectic compositions. Colour etching was employed to reveal the “hidden” dendrites present in the microstructure. The results suggest that proeutectic graphite is not a good nucleating agent for austenite. These results contribute to the understanding of the solidification of hypereutectic gray irons and verify the earlier understanding of the solidification of eutectic gray irons and its extension to hypereutectic compositions.

The Influence of Microstructure and Chemical Composition on the Strength of Cast Iron Used for Railway Vehicles

2006 ◽  
Vol 321-323 ◽  
pp. 1479-1482
Author(s):  
Young Min Lee ◽  
Yong Huh ◽  
Jae Sil Park ◽  
Chang Sung Seok
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Spheroidal Graphite ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Brake Disk ◽  
Disk Material ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Si Content

Generally, the shape of graphite and the contents of elements strongly affect the tensile strength of cast iron. In this study, hardness tests and tensile tests for the two types of gray cast iron were carried out. The test results showed the similarity in the hardness but considerable difference in the tensile strength between two materials. Microstructure analysis and chemical analysis were conducted to determine the cause for the difference in the tensile strength between the two types of cast iron. The experimental results showed differences in the microstructure and chemical composition between the two materials. B-type brake disk material(B-type) that had higher tensile strength includes flake, vermicular and spheroidal graphite, whereas A-type brake disk material (A-type) included only flake graphite in the structure. Nodularity of graphite in the B-type was higher than that in the A-type. Also, the B-type had the higher Si content and lower Mn content. In addition, the B-type had Cu, while the A-type did not. Therefore, we concluded that the difference in the strength between the two types of cast iron was due to the difference in the shape of the graphite and the contents of Cu in the cast irons.

scholarly journals Mechanical properties of ductile cast iron relation to the charge elements

2021 ◽  
Vol 1199 (1) ◽  
pp. 012022
Author(s):  
H Pacha-Gołębiowska ◽  
W Piekarska
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
Ductile Cast Iron ◽  
Cooling Curve ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Alloying Additives ◽  
Chunky Graphite ◽  
Alloy Cast Iron ◽  
Alloy Cast

Summary In many recent publications on the optimisation of alloys in terms of, among other things, their strength and resistance to wear, a trend can be observed to look for new alloying additives to improve these properties. This paper presents the results of a study on the effect of changes in the chemical composition of EN-GJS-500-7 ductile alloy cast iron on its mechanical properties. In order to confirm the effect of alloying additives on the mechanical properties of the alloys, industrial melting of cast iron was carried out and samples were taken for testing. The smelts were not subjected to heat treatment, but were carried out differently in terms of the feedstock used and based on the analysis of the cooling curve using an automated smelting technology enabling the elimination of degraded Chunky graphite. The influence of the shape of graphite precipitates on tensile strength and hardness was determined, and spectroscopic studies of the microstructure of cast irons were carried out.

ANALISA KETAHANAN AUS BESI COR EN-JN2019 DENGAN METODE FACTORIAL DESIGN TERHADAP UNSUR PADUAN DAN LAJU PENDINGINAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Kus Hanaldi
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Factorial Design ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Wear Resistant

Salah satu material yang dapat digunakan pada kondisi lingkungan abrasif adalah white cast irons atau abrasion-resistant cast iron. EN-JN2019 adalah salah satu jenis besi cor yang dapat digunakan pada kondisi ini. Pada besi cor  ini terkandung unsur karbon, silikon, mangan, dan chromium. Analisa ketahanan aus material ini telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan factorial design terhadap dua kombinasi kandungan chromium (1% dan 2%), dua kombinasi kandungan silikon (1% dan 1,5%) dan dua kombinasi ketebalan sampel (5mm dan 30mm). Ketebalan sampel merupakan representasi dari laju pendinginan. Kajian terhadap kekerasan, struktur mikro, uji impact dan uji aus dari delapan sampel yang dihasilkan dari proses pengecoran telah dilaksanakan pula. Hasil pengujian kekerasan menunjukkan bahwa kekerasan menurun dengan meningkatnya ketebalan dan disertai dengan perubahan struktur mikro sebagai hasil dari laju pendinginan yang semakin lambat. Penambahan kandungan chromium meningkatkan kekerasan karena adanya pembentukan karbida. Penambahan kandungan silikon menurunkan kekerasan akibat pembentukan grafit yang lebih mudah. Pengaruh kandungan chromium dan silikon terhadap kekerasan memiliki ketergantungan  satu  dengan  lainnya,  karena  penambahan  silikon  menekan  pertumbuhan  karbida.  Dari  hasil pengujian impact didapatkan hasil, pada semua variasi chromium, silikon dan ketebalan tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap harga impact. Sedangkan dari hasil pengujian keausan  didapatkan bahwa kekerasan  berbanding lurus dengan nilai wear resistant, semakin tinggi kekerasan maka nilai wear resistant akan semakin meningkat.Kata kunci: ketahanan aus, EN-JN2019, kandungan chromium, kandungan silikon, laju pendinginan, factorial design, pembentukan karbida.

scholarly journals Ce-Bearing FeSi Alloy Inoculation of Electrically Melted, Low Sulphur Grey Cast Irons for Thin Wall Castings

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1122
Author(s):  
Irina Varvara Balkan ◽  
Iulian Riposan
Keyword(s):  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Cooling Curve ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Iron Castings ◽  
Grey Cast ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Thermal Cooling ◽  
Fesi Alloy

Electrically melted and over-heated (>1500 °C) grey cast iron at less than 0.04%S, as commonly used, solidifies large amounts of carbides and/or undercooled graphite, especially in thin wall castings; this is necessary to achieve a stronger inoculation. The efficiency of Ce-bearing FeSi alloy is tested for lower ladle addition rates (0.15 and 0.25 wt.%), compared to the base and conventional inoculated iron (Ba,Ca-bearing FeSi alloy). The present work explores chill and associated structures in hypoeutectic grey iron (3.6–3.8%CE, 0.02%S, (%Mn) × (%S) = 0.013–0.016, Alres < 0.002%), in wedge castings W1, W2 and W3 (ASTM A 367, furan resin sand mould), at a lower cooling modulus (1.1–3.5 mm) that is typically used to control the quality of thin wall iron castings. Relatively clear and total chill well correlated with the standard thermal (cooling curve) analysis parameters and structural characteristics in wedge castings, at different wall thickness, displayed as the carbides/graphite ratio and presence of undercooled graphite morphologies. The difference in effects of the two inoculants addition is seen as the ability to decrease the amount of carbides and undercooled graphite, with Ce-bearing FeSi alloy outperforming the conventional inoculant, especially as the wall thickness decreased. It appears that Ce-bearing FeSi alloy could be a solution for low sulphur, electric melt, thin wall iron castings production.

scholarly journals The Joint Effects of Nitriding and Parameters Related to the Destabilisation of Austenite on Wear Resistance in White Cast Iron with 25% Cr

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Alejandro González-Pociño ◽  
Florentino Alvarez-Antolin ◽  
Juan Asensio-Lozano
Keyword(s):  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
White Cast Iron ◽  
Nitrided Layer ◽  
Erosive Wear ◽  
Air Cooling ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Eutectic Carbides ◽  
Noticeable Increase ◽  
Ionic Nitriding

In this article, the effects of an ionic nitriding treatment are analysed, together with deliberate variation of different thermal parameters associated with the destabilisation of austenite, on erosive wear resistance of white cast irons with 25% Cr. The methodology followed in this research was an experimental design, where six factors were analyzed by performing eight experiments. The thickness of the nitrided layer is much smaller than in white cast iron with lower percentages in Cr, never reaching 20 microns. The nitriding treatment entails considerable softening of the material underneath the nitriding layer. This softening behaviour becomes partially inhibited when the destabilisation temperature of austenite is 1100 °C and dwell times at such temperature are prolonged. This temperature seems to play a significant role in the solubilization of non-equilibrium eutectic carbides, formed during industrial solidification. The nitriding treatment leads to additional hardening, which, in these cases, favours a second destabilisation of austenite, with additional precipitation of secondary carbides and the transformation of retained austenite into martensite. Despite softening of the material, the nitriding treatment, together with air-cooling after destabilisation of the austenite, allows a noticeable increase in resistance to erosive wear.

ISO 185/JL/350

Alloy Digest ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Cast Iron ◽  
Gray Cast Iron ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Gray Cast ◽  
Spheroidal Graphite ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Test Pieces

Abstract ISO 185/JL/350 is a higher-tensile-strength gray cast iron that has a pearlitic matrix, and a tensile strength of 350–450 MPa (51–65 ksi), when determined on test pieces machined from separately cast, 30 mm (1.2 in.) diameter test bars. It provides a combination of high strength while still maintaining good thermal conductivity compared with other types of cast iron. This grade approaches the maximum tensile strength attainable in gray cast iron. Applications therefore tend to be confined to those where thermal conductivity requirements in service preclude the use of one of the other higher-strength materials such as spheroidal graphite cast irons, which have inferior thermal properties. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties. It also includes information on wear resistance as well as casting and heat treating. Filing Code: CI-85. Producer or source: International Organization for Standardization.

Semisolid Forging of Cast Iron Using Rapid Resistance Heating

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 925-928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seijiro Maki ◽  
Kazuhito Suzuki ◽  
Kenichiro Mori
Keyword(s):  
Cast Iron ◽  
Control Function ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Spheroidal Graphite ◽  
Pig Iron ◽  
Resistance Heating ◽  
Cast Irons ◽  
Ac Power ◽  
Spheroidal Graphite Cast Iron ◽  
Graphite Cast Iron

Feasibility of semisolid forging of cast iron using rapid resistance heating was experimentally investigated. Gray pig iron FC250 and spheroidal graphite cast iron FCD600, whose carbon equivalents are both 4.3% in mass, were used for the experiments. Since these cast irons have a narrow semisolid temperature range, an AC power supply with an input electric energy control function was used. In this study, the resistance heating characteristics of the cast irons were firstly examined, and then their semisolid forging experiments were conducted. In the forging experiments, the conditions of the forgings such as microstructures and hardness properties were examined, and the feasibility of the semisolid forging of cast iron using resistance heating was discussed. As a result, it was found that the method presented here is highly feasible.

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