Ductile Iron 70-50-5

Chemical Composition

Element Symbol Average Preferred Range %
Carbon C 3.4-3.9
Manganese Mn 0.2-0.5
Silicon Si 2.7-3.0
Phosphorus P 0-0.07
Sulfur S 0.03
Magnesium Mg 0.035-0.055
Copper Cu 0.05
Chromium Cr 0-0.03
Iron Fe Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property Metric Values Imperial Values
Tensile Strength Min 480 MPa 70 ksi
Yield Strength Min 345 MPa 50 ksi
Elongation Min % 5% 5%
Hardness (Brinell) 160-210HB 160-210HB

Comparative Specifications

ASTM / SAE: ASTM 70-50-5

DIN: GGG-45

Afnor: FGS 450-10

EN (EU/US): GJS-450-10

BS (British Standard): 450/10

GB (Chinese Standard) / ISO (International) / UNS: QT450-10/ Grade 450-10

Applicable Casting Processes