Compacted Graphite Iron

Cast Iron

Basic Information

Category:Cast Iron
Material Type:alloy
Alternative Names:
CGIVermicular Graphite Iron
Tags:
cast-irongraphiteautomotive

Composition & Structure

Composition:Fe-3.5C-2.5Si-0.5Mn-0.04Mg
Microstructure:Pearlite matrix with compacted graphite

Description

Cast iron with compacted graphite providing properties between gray and ductile iron. Used in modern diesel engines.