Malleable Cast Iron

Cast Iron

Basic Information

Category:Cast Iron
Material Type:alloy
Alternative Names:
Malleable IronNodular Graphite Iron
Tags:
cast-irongraphiteductile

Composition & Structure

Composition:Fe-2.5C-1.0Si-0.5Mn
Microstructure:Ferrite or pearlite matrix with temper carbon nodules

Description

Cast iron heat treated to produce temper carbon nodules, providing improved ductility compared to gray iron.