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Description: | An example of a white cast iron, so named due to its relatively low carbon content, which means that the carbon present is in the form of cementite. Upon cooling the melt initially forms austenite and subsequently graphite. Upon reaching the eutectoid temperature the austenite transforms to pearlite, giving a final microstructure consisting of graphite in a pearlite matrix. |
Keywords: | alloy • carbon • iron • metal • white cast iron |
Categories: | Science approaches > Microstructure Materials > Metals & alloys > Cast irons Processes > Shaping > Casting Testing, analysis & experimentation > Metallography Scale > Micro |
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DoITPoMS, University of Cambridge Dr R F Cochrane, Department of Materials, University of Leeds |
Published by: | DoITPoMS, University of Cambridge | License: | This resource is released under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license (2.0 UK: England & Wales). View the full legal code here. |
Date created: | 04 September 2002 |
Date added: | 21 August 2009 |
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Resource ID: | 1402 |