Ductile Iron 60-40-18

Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Average Preferred Range %
Carbon C 3.6-3.9
Manganese Mn 0.1-0.3
Silicon Si 2.3-2.9
Phosphorus P 0-0.018
Sulfur S 0.025
Magnesium Mg 0.035-0.055
Copper Cu 0.05
Chromium Cr 0.03-0.07
Iron Fe Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Values Imperial Values
Tensile Strenght Min 65 ksi 450 MPa
Yield Strength Min 45 ksi 310 MPa
Elongation Min % 12% 12%
Hardness (Brinell) 160-210HB 160-210HB

Comparative Specifications

ASTM / SAE: ASTM 60-40-18

DIN: GGG-40

Afnor: FGS 400-18

EN (EU/US): GJS-400-18

BS (British Standard): 400/18

GB (Chinese Standard) / ISO (International): QT400-18 / Grade 400-18

Applicable Casting Processes