The most comprehensive text available on ductile iron, this book contains information on production practices, metallurgy and properties from a battery of industry experts. This is one book on ductile iron that is a must-have, from the expert to the beginner. Chapters include:
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Theory of Solidification and Graphite Growth in Ductile Iron
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Engineering Properties, Specifications and Physical Constants of Specific Ductile Irons
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Composition of Ductile Irons
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Desulfurization
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Treatment Alloys and Materials
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Foundry Practices
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Heat Treatment
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Casting Defects
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Welding
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 : Theory of Solidification and Graphite Growth in Ductile Iron
Chapter 2 : Engineering Properties, Specifications and Physical Constants of Specific Ductile Irons
Chapter 3 : Production of Ductile Ni-Resist
Chapter 4 : Composition of Ductile Irons
Chapter 5 : Melting Practices for Ductile Iron Production
Chapter 6 : Selection of Charge Materials
Chapter 7 : Desulfurization
Chapter 8 : Treatment Alloys and Materials
Chapter 9 : Magnesium Treatment Methods
Chapter 10 : Postinoculation
Chapter 11 : Foundry Practices
Chapter 12 : Influence of Section Size on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties
Chapter 13 : Heat Treatment
Chapter 14 : Ductile Iron Casting Defects
Chapter 15 : Ductile Iron Process Control
Chapter 16 : Welding
Appendix
Index
