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Influence of Heat Treatment on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Nodular Cast Iron
Abstract Spheroidal Graphite Iron (SG Iron) is popularly known as ductile iron or nodular cast iron which is a special case of cast iron having carbon content of more than 3 wt% in volume and graphite is in the form of spherical tiny sized particles. Since the last three decades, the demand for SG Iron has been increasing due to its superior mechanical properties such as high strength and toughness, this nature leads to the usage of SG Iron in numerous industrial applications. From the earlier studies, it has been proved that addition of alloying elements to SG Iron leads to change in properties such as increased tensile strength and hardness. Heat-treatment of alloys is one of the valuable methods to achieve better properties. In the present study, the microstructures and mechanical properties of SG Iron were studied after various heat treatments beyond the limits, and tests were done to measure its mechanical properties like tensile strength, hardness, impact strength. Digital microphotographs, scanning electron microphotographs were analysed before and after the heat treatment. Results indicated great change in mechanical properties after the heat-treatment. From the results it can be concluded that the heat treatment of SG Iron results in changed composition of alloys, which also leads to economical growth of SG Iron.
Influence of Heat Treatment on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Nodular Cast Iron
Abstract Spheroidal Graphite Iron (SG Iron) is popularly known as ductile iron or nodular cast iron which is a special case of cast iron having carbon content of more than 3 wt% in volume and graphite is in the form of spherical tiny sized particles. Since the last three decades, the demand for SG Iron has been increasing due to its superior mechanical properties such as high strength and toughness, this nature leads to the usage of SG Iron in numerous industrial applications. From the earlier studies, it has been proved that addition of alloying elements to SG Iron leads to change in properties such as increased tensile strength and hardness. Heat-treatment of alloys is one of the valuable methods to achieve better properties. In the present study, the microstructures and mechanical properties of SG Iron were studied after various heat treatments beyond the limits, and tests were done to measure its mechanical properties like tensile strength, hardness, impact strength. Digital microphotographs, scanning electron microphotographs were analysed before and after the heat treatment. Results indicated great change in mechanical properties after the heat-treatment. From the results it can be concluded that the heat treatment of SG Iron results in changed composition of alloys, which also leads to economical growth of SG Iron.
Influence of Heat Treatment on Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Nodular Cast Iron
Kruthiventi, S. (author) / Basavakumar, K. G. (author) / Nambala, S. (author) / Subramanyacharyulu, G. (author)
2014-03-08
5 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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