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Comparison of solidification kinetics of compacted and lamellar cast irons
Thermal analysis is largely used in cast-iron foundry shops as a means to check melt preparation before casting. It has
Effect of the section size, holding temperature and time on the kinetics of the ausferritic transformation and mechanical properties of as-cast ausferritic ductile iron
The present research work studies the effect of section size, holding temperature and time on the microstructure and mechanical properties
Effects of cobalt on mechanical properties of high silicon ductile irons
High silicon ductile irons are being developed due to their advantages relating to pearlitic-ferritic grades (high ductility, fully ferritic structures,
Surface modification of ductile iron produced by an innovative in-situ casting technique
In this study, a chromium carbide layer was fabricated by an in-situ casting technique on ductile iron cast components. The
90 years of thermal analysis as a control tool in the melting of cast iron
Since its first literature mention in conjunction with cast iron in 1931 by Esser and Lautenbusch, thermal analysis (TA) has
Modelling of compacted graphite cast iron solidification-Discussion of microstructure parameters
A melt maintained for hours in a press pour unit allowed the following changes over time from spheroidal graphite to
Effect of antimony on the nucleation process of spheroidal graphite iron
To further understand the influence of subversive elements on the nucleation process of spheroidal graphite, melts with antimony contents ranging
Reply to Comment on “Recent Developments in Understanding Nucleation and Crystallization of Spheroidal Graphite in Iron-Carbon-Silicon Alloys”
In their comments, Lacaze and Castro-Roman [1] seek to correct some statements that we made in our recent paper published
Graphite Nucleation in Compacted Graphite Cast Iron
During the last several decades, a multitude of theories have attempted to explain the process of graphite nucleation in lamellar
Recent Developments in Understanding Nucleation and Crystallization of Spheroidal Graphite in Iron-Carbon-Silicon Alloys
The last decade has witnessed significant research efforts directed to the understanding of nucleation and crystallization of graphite and associated
Quantitative analysis of the effect of inoculation and magnesium content on compacted graphite irons – Experimental approach
In many industrial domains, compact graphite cast irons are developing rapidly at the expense of lamellar graphite irons. The formation
Effect of Magnesium on the Solid-State Nucleation and Growth of Graphite During Annealing of White Iron
It is well-established that growth of spheroidal graphite occurs in several stages such as directly in the liquid, in the
Effect of titanium in the nucleation process of spheroidal and compacted graphite cast iron
Nucleation and growth phenomena that control the solidification directly affect the soundness and the mechanical properties of the castings. Understanding
Microstructure Changes During Solidification of Cast Irons: Effect of Chemical Composition and Inoculation on Competitive Spheroidal and Compacted Graphite Growth
Amongst the most important graphite shapes, nodules and compacted particles are of particular interest as they can coexist in castings
Influence of different inoculants on the nucleation potential and the contraction ability of the ductile iron
The use of advanced control systems based on cooling curves allows to analyse the characteristics of the melt in real
Comparison of Hot Cracking Susceptibility of TIG and Laser Beam Welded Alloy 718 by Varestraint Testing
Reduced hot cracking susceptibility is essential to ensure the flawless manufacturing of nickel superalloys typically employed in welded aircraft engine