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Malleable cast iron ASTM A220

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Malleable cast iron ASTM A220
Chemical composition: C=2-2.7%, Mn=0.25-1.25%, Si=1-1.75%, S=0.03-0.18%, P=0.05%max
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 7.2 *10³-7.45 *10³ kg/m³ 450-465 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 172 GPa 25000 ksi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 11.9*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 6.6*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Electric resistivity 3.9*10-7 Ohm*m 3.9*10-5 Ohm*cm
Tensile strength 586 MPa 85000 psi
Yield strength 483 MPa 70100 psi
Elongation 3 % 3 %
Hardness (Brinell) 217-269 HB 217-269 HB
Wear resistance Low
Corrosion resistance Low
Weldability Impossible
Machinability Medium
Castability Good
Shock resistance Good

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