Deformation and fracture of cast iron with an optimized microstructure
Journal Article
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· Materials Characterization
OSTI ID:554096
- Fuzhou Univ. (China). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
An optimized microstructure of cast iron has been developed. In situ studies with the use of scanning electron microscopy have been made of the microprocesses of deformation and fracture in tension. The surface microstructure and the corresponding fracture surface and matching fracture were observed. The optimized nodular graphite-martensite interface, in combination with the high yield strength martensite shell, has been found to delay the initiation and propagation of interfacial cracks. Subsequent propagation and the formation of cast iron cracks is hindered by the ferrite-plus-martensite matrix. During crack propagation, shear deformation, the fracture of ligaments between the crack tip and the microcracks ahead, crack deflection, and bridging take place. With the use of these observations, it is possible to explain why cast iron with this optimized microstructure has excellent strength and toughness.
- OSTI ID:
- 554096
- Journal Information:
- Materials Characterization, Journal Name: Materials Characterization Journal Issue: 4-5 Vol. 38; ISSN 1044-5803; ISSN MACHEX
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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