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White cast iron

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White cast iron
Chemical composition: C=2.5%, Mn=0.4%, Cr=17%, Si=1.3%, Ni+Cu=1.5%, Cr=1%,P=0.15%, S=0.15%, Mo=0.5%
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 7.7 *10³ kg/m³ 481 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 179 GPa 26000 ksi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 9.0*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 5.0*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Electric resistivity 8*10-7 Ohm*m 8*10-5 Ohm*cm

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