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Method for predicting the microstructure of solidifying cast iron

US6571856B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2001
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/205
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

By studying heat transfer in a sample vessel containing a sample of molten cast iron, it is possible to carry out accurate predictions of the microstructure in which the molten cast iron sample will solidify. This method is also highly suitable for automatisation by using a computer.

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