Study on Heat Treatment of S.G Cast Iron and Its Effects

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.