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Abstract
This study explores the effect of bismuth on ductile iron to enhance its mechanical properties and to prevent the formation of chunky graphite. Various heats of ductile iron were produced with varying bismuth (0.000–0.010 wt%Bi). Microscopic examinations, Brinell hardness tests, and tension tests were conducted to characterize the samples. The results indicate that Bi influences the microstructure, nodule count, hardness, and tensile strength of the ductile iron, with optimal amount of Bi (0.005–0.007 wt%Bi) depending on section thickness. Bi prevented the carbide formation and increased the nodule count, leading to improved mechanical properties. In addition, the study demonstrated that Ce/Bi values of 1.29–1.60 were corresponding levels that showed optimal microstructure and properties. Thermal analysis demonstrated the inoculation effect of Bi addition by shifting TElow and TEhigh toward the stable eutectic temperature. Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) results showed that Bi oxide and sulfide were found at the graphite cores as heterogeneous nucleation sites during solidification.
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The International Journal of Metalcasting is dedicated to leading the transfer of research and technology for the global metalcasting industry. The quarterly publication keeps the latest developments in metalcasting research and technology in front of the scientific leaders in our global industry throughout the year. All papers published in the the journal are approved after a rigorous peer review process. The editorial peer review board represents three international metalcasting groups: academia (metalcasting professors), science and research (personnel from national labs, research and scientific institutions), and industry (leading technical personnel from metalcasting facilities).