Metallography and Microstructures of Cast Iron[1]
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Published:2017
Abstract
The metallographic specimen preparation process for microstructural investigations of cast iron specimens usually consists of five stages: sampling, cold or hot mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching with a suitable etchant to reveal the microstructure. This article describes the general preparation of metallographic specimens and the methods of macroscopic and microscopic examination. Usually, gray-scale (black-and-white) metallography is sufficient for microstructural analysis of cast irons. The article discusses the use of color metallography of gray irons and ductile irons. It also presents application examples of color metallography.
Janina M. Radzikowska, George Vander Voort, Metallography and Microstructures of Cast Iron, Cast Iron Science and Technology, Vol 1A, ASM Handbook, Edited By Doru M. Stefanescu, ASM International, 2017, p 379–398, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v01a.a0006342
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