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Ductile cast iron ASTM A536

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Ductile cast iron ASTM A536
Chemical composition: C=3.5-3.9%, Mn=0.15-0.35%, Si=2.25-2.75%, S=0.01-0.025%, P=0.05%max
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 6.64 *10³-7.2 *10³ kg/m³ 415-450 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 172 GPa 25000 ksi
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 11.6*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 6.46*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Specific heat capacity 506 J/(kg*K) 0.121 BTU/(lb*ºF)
Thermal conductivity 32.3 W/(m*K) 224 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
Electric resistivity 6.0*10-7 Ohm*m 6.0*10-5 Ohm*cm
Tensile strength 496 MPa 72000 psi
Yield strength 345 MPa 50000 psi
Elongation 18 % 18 %
Shear strength 372 MPa 54000 psi
Fatigue strength 290 MPa 42000 psi
Hardness (Brinell) 130-217 HB 130-217 HB
Wear resistance Low
Corrosion resistance Low
Weldability Low
Machinability Good
Castability Good
Shock resistance Medium

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