Heat Treatment of S.G Cast Iron

Abstract

S.G Cast iron is defined as a high carbon containing, iron based alloy in which the graphite is present in compact, spherical shapes rather than in the shape of flakes, the latter being typical of gray cast iron . As nodular or spheroidal graphite cast iron, sometimes referred to as ductile iron, constitutes a family of cast irons in which the graphite is present in a nodular or spheroidal form. The graphite nodules are small and constitute only small areas of weakness in a steel-like matrix. Because of this the mechanical properties of ductile irons related directly to the strength and ductility of the matrix present—as is the case of steels. One reason for the phenomenal growth in the use of Ductile Iron castings is the high ratio of performance to cost that they offer the designer and end user. This high value results from many factors, one of which is the control of microstructure and properties that can be achieved in the ascast condition, enabling a high percentage of ferritic and pearlitic structure.