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Computer Simulation of Solidification of Nodular Cast Iron

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

Kou-Chang Su,
Itsuo Ohnaka,
Isamu Yamauchi and
Tatsuichi Fukusako
Kou-Chang Su
Affiliation:
Gradute student, Department of Metallurgical Engineering, OSAKA University (Material Research Lab., ITRI, TAIWAN, R.O.C)
Itsuo Ohnaka
Affiliation:
Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty oF Engineering, OSAKA University. 2-1, Yamada-Oka, Suita, OSAKA 565, JAPAN.
Isamu Yamauchi
Affiliation:
Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty oF Engineering, OSAKA University. 2-1, Yamada-Oka, Suita, OSAKA 565, JAPAN.
Tatsuichi Fukusako
Affiliation:
Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty oF Engineering, OSAKA University. 2-1, Yamada-Oka, Suita, OSAKA 565, JAPAN.
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Abstract

Solidification of a nodular iron casting was simulated by an undercooling nucleation and diffusion controlled growth model. Simulated cooling curves were similar to measured ones but estimating nodular size distribution requires improving the model.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 34: Symposium – Physical Metallurgy of Cast Iron , 1984, 181
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1985

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