Operational Determination of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Cast Samples of High-Strength Iron by Means of a Magnetic-Mechanical Method

The effect of the chemical composition of high-strength cast iron VCh35 on the content, shape and diameter of graphite inclusions and on the presence of structurally-free cementite and defects is studied. A relationship is determined between the structure and metallurgical defects and characteristics of the mechanical and magnetic rigidity of cast samples. Relationships are established in a group of factors and property characteristics: chemical composition – microstructure – mechanical rigidity – magnetic stiffness. The basis of a method is established making it possible to perform operative non-destructive monitoring of the melt quality preparation for high-strength iron casting.