Mechanical properties dependency of the pearlite content of ductile irons

• Autorzy: Gonzaga R. A. , Martinez Landa P. , Perez A. , Villaneuva P.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: In this work, it is pretended to make a comparison of different pearlite contents in pieces with similar shape and dimensions and to analyze the variation of mechanical properties as pearlite content increases. The three pieces used had form of stair made of ductile cast iron. Design/methodology/approach: The present study was based on an adequate balance of alloying elements. None heat treatment was used to obtain different pearlite contents in the microstructures. Many specimens taken from the cast were mechanized to be polished and swabbed with nital to analyze the microstructure. To study the mechanical properties these casts present many tests were done such as Charpy impact test, done at different temperatures. Fracture toughness and tensile strength tests were done, as well. Findings: This study gave evidences that heat treatments are not necessary to obtain different pearlite content in the microstructure. Good mechanical properties are obtained by an appropriate balance of alloying elements. Research limitations/implications: They are that of natural sources. Besides, high and precision technology must be applied to get the present results better. Practical implications: Cast iron productions are focussed straight on machine building and automotive industries and constructions. The low cost production of ductile cast iron, its mechanical properties and low cost transformations are the tempting for application. Originality/value: The whole experimental work and the appropriate results obtained as consequences of the analysis carried out are novel, although applied methods are well known. Values presented in tables are given as new results of our experiments. This work is of great importance for the development of new economical methods for ductile iron production. This study is directed to researchers and metallurgy centres.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

microstructure; hardness; mechanism of fracture; fracture toughness; yield strength; Charpy test

PL

mikrostruktura; twardość; mechanizm pękania; wytrzymałość na rozrywanie; wytrzymałość plastyczna; test Charpy'ego

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 33, nr 2
• Strony: 150--158
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., rys., tabl.

Twórcy

autor

Gonzaga R. A.

autor

Martinez Landa P.

autor

Perez A.

autor

Villaneuva P.

• Department of Rural Engineering and Projects, Public University of Navarre, 31005 Pamplona, Navarre, Spain,

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