Proposals for Research on Gray Cast Iron
Abstract
In accordance with a directive from the Bureau of Ships to investigate the effects of composition, microstructure and melting techniques upon the physical properties of gray cast irons, the literature in the field was comprehensively reviewed and prominent gray-iron metallurigists were interviewed. From information obtained from these sources, the unusual engineering properties of gray cast iron which. cause it to be a very useful material for certain applications are described briefly and suggestions are made for various projects which are believed to be most beneficial for improving the properties and technology of gray cast iron. Broad headings of these projects are influence of alloys, constitution diagram, Maurer diagram, test bars, stress relief, gating and rise ring, correlation of electric furnace and cupola irons, classification of cast irons, effects of gases, and acicular irons. A list of those projects upon which some investigative work has been done is included.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1946
- Accession Number
- AD1199472
Entities
People
- J. H. Schaum
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory