Influence of tempering conditions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of nodular cast iron

Singh, Avtar; Agarwal, Mridul

doi:10.1080/14484846.2022.2030090

Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering

2022

DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2022.2030090

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Influence of tempering conditions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of nodular cast iron

Avtar Singh

Mridul Agarwal

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Microstructure, Hardness, and Toughness Evolution in Nodular Cast Iron under 450°C Quenching and Tempering

Darmawan,

Yulianto,

Febriantoko

et al. 2024

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This study investigated the evolution of microstructure, hardness, and toughness in nodular cast iron following quenching and tempering at 450°C. The research explored how the heat treatment process impacts these mechanical properties, to identify an optimal balance between hardness and toughness. Untreated nodular cast iron displayed a microstructure comprising ferrite, pearlite, and spheroidal graphite, resulting in moderate hardness (24.33 HRC) and toughness (0.082 J/mm²). Quenching at 850°C, followed by rapid cooling in water, induced the formation of martensite, a hard and brittle phase, which significantly increased hardness to 56.73 HRC but decreased toughness to 0.068 J/mm². Tempering at 450°C transformed the martensite into tempered martensite, reducing hardness to 41.37 HRC while improving toughness to 0.11 J/mm². These findings highlighted the importance of tempering in achieving a better balance between hardness and toughness, making the material suitable for industrial applications requiring both wear resistance and impact durability. The results offered valuable insights for optimizing heat treatment procedures to enhance the performance and durability of nodular cast iron components in various industries.

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Microstructure, Hardness, and Toughness Evolution in Nodular Cast Iron under 450°C Quenching and Tempering

Darmawan,

Yulianto,

Febriantoko

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MSF

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Influence of tempering conditions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of nodular cast iron

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Microstructure, Hardness, and Toughness Evolution in Nodular Cast Iron under 450°C Quenching and Tempering

Microstructure, Hardness, and Toughness Evolution in Nodular Cast Iron under 450°C Quenching and Tempering

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