6. Heat treatment of cast iron
6.1 Developments in cast iron structures
The matrix of cast irons can be ferritic, pearlitic, austenitic, bainitic or martensitic and, like steels, can be modified by heat treatment. However, it is important to note the important role played by carbon in its two forms (graphite or carbides) in the transformation of the cast iron matrix. :
graphite or carbides are carbon...
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