Analysis and Calculation of Carbon Content in Austenitizing of Cast Iron
In this paper, a formula for the calculation of carbon content during austenitizing of cast iron was deduced, considering the effect of silicon content on the heat treatment parameter. According to this formula, the carbon content of the austenite in a certain austenization temperature for a cast iron with given components can be easily calculated, and the austenization temperature for getting the expected carbon content in the austenite can also be determined. Besides, according to the relationship between austenization temperature Tx and the according carbon content Cax, and considering the effect of silicon content, the diagram of Cax, Tx and silicon content during the austenitizing process of cast iron was made.