Properties of iron castings
Index of Iron Castings Properties
Below is a comparative analysis of the properties of steel and of the main types of iron produced at Saguenay Foundry. Just click each header to access comparative data for that topic.
Our Main Alloys Are
• Gray Iron castings
• Ductile Iron castings
• Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) castings
Properties
1-Physical properties of iron at room temperature
2-Mechanical properties of iron at room temperature
3-Degradation of mechanical properties of iron according to temperature
4-Behavior of iron according to temperature gradients
5-Dimensional stability of iron at high temperature
6-Oxidation and scaling of iron
7-Castability of iron
8-Other manufacturing characteristics of iron
Warning
The opinions and data presented herein are based on the experiences of Saguenay Foundry’s staff. They are for general reference only and may not apply in all cases.
Bibliography
Iron Casting Handbook
Charles F. Walton – Iron Casting Society, 1981
Ductile Iron Data for Engineers
QIT Fer et Titane Inc, 1990
Metal Handbook
ASM – 8th Edition
Physical Metallurgy Principles
Robert E. Reed-Hill
Elements of Physical Metallurgy
Albert G. Gury
AFS Transactions, 1982-1993
Some interesting links about iron
