Effect of liquid metal composition and cooling rate on the structure of alloys of the system Fe – Al

• DOI: 10.1007/s11041-010-9280-z
• Publication Date: 2010-12-02T08:23:22Z
• Authors: V. P. Ermakova; O. Yu. Sheshukov; L. A. Marshuk
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

Results are presented for a study of ferroaluminum microstructure cooled at different rates, used for preparing aluminum-containing cast iron. It is established that the optimum structure is exhibited by alloy with 30 – 40% Al, solidified at a rate of about 180 K/min.