ME215 exam #2 homework questions Flashcards
The two possible high-carbon phases in cast irons are graphite and Fe3C. Graphite is more stable and is the equilibrium structure. Graphite formation is promoted by slow cooling, high carbon and silicon contents, heavy or thick section sizes, inoculation practices, and the presence of sulfur, phosphorus, aluminum, magnesium, antimony, tin, copper, nickel, and cobalt.
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