Cast Irons Properties and Applications

• Other Authors: Ferro, Paolo (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; boundary element method (BEM); periodic boundary conditions; representative volume elements (RVEs); effective elastic properties; homogenization; lamellar graphite iron; ultimate tensile strength; primary austenite; gravity casting process simulation; nodular cast iron; effective Young's modulus; computational homogenization; multiscale numerical methods; micro-CT; finite elements; n/a; silicon solution strengthened ferritic ductile iron; thickness; solidification time; microstructure; mechanical properties; fatigue; thermal analysis; weldability; pre-heating; spheroidal graphite cast iron; ductile cast irons; tensile tests; plasticity modelling; compacted graphite iron; minimum quantity lubrication (MQL); drilling machinability; dry machining; ductile iron; cooling rate; segregation; cast iron; high-chromium; abrasive wear; niobium alloying; high chromium cast irons; eutectic carbide; carbide volume fraction; chemical composition; image analysis; simulation; MatCalc; hardness
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The demand for cast iron components, with weights ranging from a few kilograms to several tons, has increased significantly in recent years, both for technical and economic reasons. In fact, the lower cost compared to other alloys, and the good castability, which allow one to obtain near-net shape c...