Abstract: A method for judging the properties of molten cast iron which consists of connecting three sampling vessels with an apparatus for obtaining a cooling curve of molten cast iron, measuring a cementite eutectic temperature (TEC) of cast iron poured to the first sampling vessel to which a chilling agent is contained, measuring a eutectic freezing temperature change of molten cast iron poured to the second sampling vessel being free of any additive, measuring a graphite eutectic temperature (TEG) of molten cast iron poured to the third sampling vessel, and inspecting a relation between the cementite eutectic temperature (TEC) and the graphite eutectic temperature (TEG) within the range of the eutectic freezing temperature change of molten cast iron.

Abstract: Methods for inspecting the content of structure modifying additives in the molten bath of cast iron and chilling tendency of flaky graphite cast iron by means of a thermal analyzing test and a sampling vessel to be used therefor. The method consists of the steps for: obtaining a first cooling curve of the molten bath of cast iron using a first sampling vessel, obtaining a second cooling curve of the molten bath using a second sampling vessel in which small amounts of tellurium are contained, and comparing the first cooling curve with the second cooling curve.