Abstract: An as-cast carbidic ductile iron is provided, having a pearlitic matrix with 5-50% by volume carbides and high wear resistance properties. The as-cast carbidic ductile iron is produced without an austempering heat treatment step. The as-cast carbidic ductile iron preferably includes a carbide stabilizing element and a spheroidizing agent.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2006
Publication date:
June 19, 2008
Applicant:
THE DEXTER COMPANY
Inventors:
Jeffrey Paul Lemke, Robert Edward Eppich