Ductile Iron SAE J434c Grade D5506 (UNS F33800)
SAE J434c Grade D5506 is a type of ductile iron that is used for highly stressed parts that require good toughness.
Chemical Composition | ||
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Element | Min | Max |
Iron | 90.738% | 94.175% |
Carbon | 3.6% | 3.8% |
Cerium | 0.005% | 0.20% |
Chromium | 0.03% | 0.07% |
Copper | 0.15% | 1.0% |
Magnesium | 0.03% | 0.06% |
Manganese | 0.15% | 1.0% |
Molybdenum | 0.01% | 0.10% |
Nickel | 0.05% | 0.20% |
Phosphorus | 0.03% | |
Silicon | 1.8% | 2.8% |
Sulfur | 0.002% |
The following table provides a list of SAE J434c Grade D5506 properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units.
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Physical Properties | Metric |
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Density | 7100 - 7200 kg/m3 |
Mechanical Properties | Metric |
Tensile Strength (Ultimate) | ≥ 552 MPa |
Tensile Strength (Yield) | ≥ 379 MPa |
Brinell Hardness | 187 - 255 |
Knoop Hardness Converted from Brinell | 246 |
Vickers Hardness Converted from Brinell | 232 |
The values in this table are approximate and can vary depending on various factors such as the specific manufacturing process and heat treatment applied to the alloy.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Iron J434c Grade D5506
Advantages | Disadvantages |
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High strength | More expensive than other types of cast iron |
Good toughness | More difficult to weld than other types of cast iron |
Good machinability | Can be brittle at low temperatures |
Corrosion resistant | Can be porous, which can lead to fatigue cracking |
Cost-effective |
Applications of Iron J434c Grade D5506
Some of the applications of Iron SAE J434c Grade D5506:
- Automotive industry components
- Machinery and equipment manufacturing
- Engine blocks and cylinder heads
- Gears and gearboxes
- Brackets and suspension components
- Industrial valves and fittings
- Oil and gas industry components