Ductile Iron

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Iron
gptkbp:hasContent impact resistance
fatigue resistance
higher cost than gray iron
requires more processing
gptkbp:hasLocation carbon
magnesium
silicon
manganese
gptkbp:hasProductLine casting process
foundries
gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent construction
railway
wind turbines
waterworks
gptkbp:hasSpecialty high ductility
corrosion resistance
excellent castability
good tensile strength
gptkbp:hasType nodular cast iron
spheroidal graphite iron
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ductile Iron
gptkbp:isAttendedBy copper
nickel
chromium
gptkbp:isFundedBy adding magnesium to molten iron
gptkbp:isKnownFor high strength-to-weight ratio
good wear resistance
excellent machinability
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:gray_iron
cast steel
aluminum alloys
gptkbp:isReferencedBy melting and remelting
gptkbp:isTrainedIn impact tests
hardness tests
tensile_tests
gptkbp:isUsedFor pumps
cast iron
valves
gearboxes
brackets
ferrous metal
engineering material
gptkbp:isUsedIn automotive components
pipe fittings
heavy machinery
manhole covers
gptkbp:isVisitedBy the 1940s
high-stress applications
heavy load applications