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2018 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
5. General Properties of Non-alloyed Grey Cast Irons (or Low Alloy) and Flake Graphite
Authors : José Antonio Pero-Sanz Elorz, Daniel Fernández González, Luis Felipe Verdeja
Published in: Physical Metallurgy of Cast Irons
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
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Abstract
This chapter is entirely dedicated to the properties of the grey cast irons and the main uses of this kind of irons. Grey cast irons are metal matrix composites with several interesting properties that make them usable in several applications in different fields. Maybe two of the most relevant properties of grey cast irons are their low shrinkage and good castability. For that reason, they find application in ornamental parts, but also, in products that could be obtained directly by moulding taking advantage of this good castability as is the case of different parts used in the automotive industry.