Iron Wire grade 60-40-18, low temperature service

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Ductile Iron grade 60-40-18, low temperature service Product Information -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: ### **Product Technical Data Sheet: Ductile Iron (Nodular Iron) Grade 60-40-18, Low-Temperature Service (LTS) Grade** --- #### **1. Product Overview** Ductile Iron Grade 60-40-18 for Low-Temperature Service (LTS) is a specially engineered ferritic grade designed to maintain excellent ductility and, most critically, high-impact toughness at sub-zero temperatures. While standard 60-40-18 offers good room-temperature properties, the LTS variant undergoes stringent control of chemistry and heat treatment to **suppress the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (DBTT)**, ensuring reliable performance in environments as cold as **-40°C (-40°F) or below**. It is the material of choice for critical infrastructure and components exposed to arctic climates, cryogenic service, or seasonal freezing, where sudden brittle fracture must be absolutely prevented. #### **2. Governing International Standards** This specialized grade is defined by enhanced requirements within established standards. * **Primary Designation: ASTM A536** - *Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings*. The base grade is **60-40-18**, with supplemental low-temperature impact testing requirements (e.g., SAE J434 G40018F). * **Key Specialized Standards:** * **ASTM A874/A874M** - *Standard Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Castings Suitable for Low-Temperature Service*. This is the most direct specification, often covering grades like 60-40-18 and 65-45-12 with guaranteed impact properties at -40°F/C. * **ISO 1083/EN 1563:** Designated with supplementary codes. For example, **EN-GJS-400-18-LT** signifies a low-temperature grade. Specific impact energy values at defined temperatures (e.g., -20°C, -40°C, -50°C) are contractually specified. * **EN 10293** - *Steel castings for general engineering uses* may also reference low-temperature ductile iron. * **Key Testing Standards:** * **Tensile Test:** ASTM E8 / ISO 6892-1. * **Impact Test (Critical):** ASTM E23 (Charpy V-Notch) at specified low temperature (e.g., -40°C/-40°F). ISO 148-1. * **Microstructure:** ASTM A247 / ISO 945. #### **3. Critical Chemical Composition (Ferritic Annealed)** The chemistry is optimized for low-temperature toughness, with strict limits on elements that raise the DBTT. | Element | Target Range (%) | Rationale for Low-Temperature Service | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Carbon (C)** | 3.5 - 3.8 | Standard for castability and graphitization. | | **Silicon (Si)** | **1.8 - 2.3 (Max)** | **Crucially lowered.** High Si embrittles the ferrite matrix at low temperatures. This is the single most important compositional control for LTS grades. | | **Manganese (Mn)** | **≤ 0.20 (Max)** | **Stringently limited.** Mn segregates to cell boundaries, promoting brittle carbides/phosphides that drastically reduce low-T impact strength. | | **Phosphorus (P)** | **≤ 0.03 (Max)** | **Extremely low.** Phosphorus severely embrittles grain boundaries; its control is non-negotiable for LTS. | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.03 - 0.05 | Standard for nodulization. | | **Nickel (Ni)** | 0.5 - 2.0 | **Often added.** An austenite stabilizer that significantly improves low-temperature toughness without harming machinability. Common in grades for -50°C and below. | | **Copper (Cu)** | ≤ 0.10 | Minimized as it offers less toughening benefit than Ni and can promote pearlite. | | **Trace Elements (Sn, Sb, As, etc.)** | **Tightly restricted** | Elements that promote pearlite or segregate to boundaries are minimized via use of high-purity charge materials. | #### **4. Physical & Mechanical Properties (Low-Temperature Focus)** Properties meet or exceed standard 60-40-18, with guaranteed impact toughness. | Property | Minimum / Typical Value (at Room Temp) | **Low-Temperature Specific Requirement** | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Tensile Strength, min.** | 415 MPa (60 ksi) | Maintained. | | **Yield Strength, min.** | 275 MPa (40 ksi) | Maintained or slightly elevated. | | **Elongation, min.** | 18% | Maintained, indicative of a fully ferritic matrix. | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 143 - 187 HBW | Typical. | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 165 - 172 GPa | Maintained. | | **Charpy V-Notch Impact Energy (Key Property)** | ~18-25 J @ 23°C | **Typically specified as a minimum at low T:**
• **≥ 12-15 J @ -40°C (-40°F)** is a common specification.
• For more severe service (e.g., -50°C): **≥ 7-10 J** with Ni alloying. | | **Ductile-to-Brittle Transition Temperature** | **Typically < -60°C** for optimized grades. | A qualitative measure of the material's inherent low-T capability. | | **Microstructure** | **>95% Ferrite**, **High Nodularity (>90%),** **Small Nodule Count**.
**Free of massive carbides & excessive pearlite.** | Fine, fully ferritic matrix is essential for consistent low-T performance. | #### **5. Product Applications** This grade is specified where failure due to low-temperature embrittlement is not an option. * **Energy & Pipeline:** **Valve bodies, pump casings, and fittings for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) facilities, cryogenic pipelines, and arctic oil & gas installations.** Direct exposure to cryogenic fluids. * **Infrastructure:** **Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) for water mains in permafrost regions** (e.g., Alaska, Northern Canada, Siberia). Must withstand ground heave and pressure surges in freezing conditions. * **Transportation:** **Critical components for railway and heavy vehicles operating in polar climates,** such as brake system parts, couplers, and suspension components. * **Marine & Offshore:** **Equipment for ice-going vessels, offshore platforms in cold seas.** * **Industrial:** **Compressor housings, process equipment for chemical plants** handling cooled gases. #### **6. Special Manufacturing & Quality Notes** * **Heat Treatment:** A **full ferritizing anneal** is mandatory to eliminate all pearlite and carbides, which are detrimental to low-T toughness. * **Charge Material Purity:** Requires high-purity pig iron and steel scrap to control residual trace elements. * **Quality Assurance:** Beyond standard tests, **impact testing at the specified service temperature** is required for certification. Lot testing is standard. * **Weldability:** Similar to standard ferritic DI but requires even greater care. Use of matching or high-nickel electrodes with strict thermal controls is essential to preserve the heat-affected zone (HAZ) toughness. #### **7. Ordering Information** Specify: **"Ductile Iron, ASTM A874 Grade 60-40-18, for Low-Temperature Service"**. **Mandatory details to include:** * **Minimum Service Temperature:** (e.g., -40°C / -40°F). * **Minimum Charpy V-Notch Impact Energy Requirement** at that temperature. * **Applicable Standard & Grade** (e.g., EN-GJS-400-18-LT, with impact at -50°C ≥ 12 J). * **Certification Requirement:** Mill Test Report must include tensile properties, chemical analysis (showing low Si, Mn, P), **and full Charpy impact test results at the specified low temperature.** This LTS grade represents the pinnacle of reliability for ductile iron in harsh environments, where its performance is the result of meticulous metallurgical control from charge make-up to final heat treatment. -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Ductile Iron grade 60-40-18, low temperature service Specification Dimensions Size： Diameter 20-1000 mm Length <6519 mm Size:We can customized as required Standard： Per your request or drawing We can customized as required Properties（Theoretical） Chemical Composition -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -: Ductile Iron grade 60-40-18, low temperature service Properties -:- For detailed product information, please contact sales. -:

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