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Properties of Surface Melted SG Iron

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The surface melting of cast irons is discussed with particular emphasis on composition and effect of impurities. The hardness and wear properties are outstandingly good as shown from tracks under normal working conditions.

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The work was largely supported by the Volkswagen Foundation. The authors are indebted to Prof. Krause, TU Aachen, for carrying out the wear measurements.

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  1. Institut für Werkstoffkunde und Werkstofftechnik, Technische Universität, Agricolastr. 2, 3392, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, FRG

    B. L. Mordike & H. W. Bergmann

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Mordike, B.L., Bergmann, H.W. Properties of Surface Melted SG Iron. MRS Online Proceedings Library 58, 429–435 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-58-429

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