Austenite shell evidence in ductile iron solidification

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2004

Authors

H. Santos (Author) Other; Carlos Sá (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: International Journal of Cast Metals Research

Vol. 17 No. 5

Pages: 319-320

ISSN: 1364-0461

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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Authenticus ID: P-000-CZB

DOI: 10.1179/136404604225020623

Abstract (EN): In this technical note, evidence is presented that the solidification of ductile iron involves the formation of austenite dendrites in the melt and graphite growth along the primary axis of this dendritic austenite, forming the so called austenite shell. This behaviour is compatible with the widespread melt theory, suggesting that graphite forms in the melt simultaneously with austenite dendrites.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 2