Material Science and Engineering: Microstructural Studies of Cast Iron

Hemanth, Dr. Joel

ISBN 10: 3845433981 / ISBN 13: 9783845433981

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

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Synopsis:

This review presents the results obtained and the deductions made from a series of microstructural studies to determine Eutectic Cell Count (ECC), Dendrite Arm Spacing (DAS), and Grain Size (GS) of hypoeutectic gray cast iron which was sand cast using metallic, non metallic, water cooled and sub- zero (Cryogenic) end chills. Analysis of the data on chilled cast iron show that the cooling rate has a marked effect on eutectic cell size, dendrite spacing and grain size. It is observed that, the number of eutectic cells as an index of graphite nucleation and the effect of these on structure and properties, since the eutectic cells are developed on the graphite nuclei during solidification. The review suggest that some of the graphite in the structure of cast iron form more readily as a result of the decomposition of carbides during and after solidification process rather than being an outcome of the direct growth of the graphite form the liquid. It was found that microstructure, DAS, ECC and GS are highly dependent on the location of the casting from where the test samples were taken (chill end) and also on the chilling rate.

About the Author: Biography of the AuthorDr. Joel Hemanth currently works as the Dean, Professor & Head of Mechanical Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (R.G.I.T.), Bangalore, INDIA.He has completed his Ph.D, Post Ph.D in the field of Mechanical Engineering with Materials Science and Engineering as the area of specialization.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Material Science and Engineering: ...
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New