Calculation of Carbon Diffusion Coefficient in Spheroidal Graphite Cast Iron

Abstract:

Two S-type thermocouples connected to paperless recorder are used to record the temperature change during solidification of the wedge spheroidal-graphite casing. The cool-down time and eutectic temperature are obtained from the cooling curves which are calculated by Pro CAST software. Aided by the image-pro plus software, graphite nodules’ mean diameter and amount can be obtained. Carbon diffusion coefficient of graphite nodule is calculated according to the spherulite growth model. The result is in good agreement with the reference date which shows the validity of parameters. It could provide the parameters for simulation of casting solidification.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 217-219)
• Pages: 476-482
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.217-219.476
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Tong Tong Li, Xiang Ning Pan, Hong Liang Zheng, Xue Lei Tian
• Keywords: Carbon Diffusion Coefficient, Cast Iron, Spheroidal Graphite

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