Grey Iron 4E (Most Common Grade)

Mechanical Properties

 
 
    Imperial Metric  
         
  Tensile Strength 32-37,000 p.s.i. 220-260 MPa  
  Hardness Range (Brinell) 170-220 170-220  
  Compressive Strength ca 150,000 p.s.i. 700-800 MPa  
  Microstructure Essentially pearlite.    
         
International Standards      
         
  American ASTM A.48 Classes 35-40
  British BS 1452 Grade 17
  Australian AS 1830 T 250
  German DIN 1691 GG35
  Japanese JIS FC 25
         
Technological Properties      
         
  Machinability: Excellent.    
  Microfinish: Excellent.    
  Resistance to Rust & Acids: Very Good.    
  Damping Capacity: Very Good.    
  Sliding: Excellent.    
  Wear Resistance: Good.    
  Enamelling: Good.    
  Structure:
Homogeneous, extremely fine grain.
Oil and pressure-tight.
Free of blowholes & inclusions.
   
  Surface: Free of sand.