White Cast Iron
Cast Iron
Basic Information
Category:Cast Iron
Material Type:alloy
Alternative Names:
White IronChilled Iron
Tags:
cast-ironhardabrasion-resistant
Composition & Structure
Composition:Fe-3.5C-0.5Si-0.5Mn
Microstructure:Cementite and pearlite (no graphite)
Description
Hard, brittle cast iron with cementite instead of graphite. Excellent abrasion resistance but poor machinability.