Material Comparison
Compare verified engineering materials side by side with condition-specific mechanical properties.
| Parameter | ASTM A536 Grade 80-55-06 Ductile Cast Iron | EN-GJS-600-3 Ductile Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Material Family | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
| Subfamily | Ductile (Nodular) Iron | Ductile (Nodular) Iron |
| ASTM Designation | A536 Grade 80-55-06 | — |
| UNS Designation | F33800 | — |
| SAE Designation | J434 D5506 | — |
| EN Designation | — | EN-GJS-600-3 |
| W-Nr Designation | — | EN-JS1060 |
| DIN Designation | — | GGG-60 |
| ISO Designation | — | 1083/JS/600-3 |
| Element | ASTM A536 Grade 80-55-06 Ductile Cast Iron | EN-GJS-600-3 Ductile Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| C (Carbon) | 3.5 – 3.8% | 3.4 – 3.75% |
| Si (Silicon) | 2.1 – 2.7% | 2.1 – 2.6% |
| Mn (Manganese) | 0.4 – 0.75% | 0.4 – 0.75% |
| P (Phosphorus) | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.05% |
| S (Sulfur) | ≤ 0.02% | ≤ 0.02% |
| Mg (Magnesium) | 0.035 – 0.06% | 0.035 – 0.06% |
| Cu (Copper) | 0.2 – 0.6% | 0.3 – 0.7% |
| Fe (Iron) | — | — |
| Property | ASTM A536 Grade 80-55-06 Ductile Cast Iron | EN-GJS-600-3 Ductile Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Density · TYPICALUnit: g/cm³ | 7.15 g/cm³ | 7.15 g/cm³ |
| Mechanical Parameter | ASTM A536 Grade 80-55-06 Ductile Cast IronAs-Cast (Standard Pearlitic-Ferritic) | EN-GJS-600-3 Ductile Cast IronPearlitic-Ferritic (As-Cast or Normalized, wall thickness <= 30 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson Ratio · TYPICALUnit: dimensionless | 0.28 dimensionless | 0.28 dimensionless |
| Property | ASTM A536 Grade 80-55-06 Ductile Cast Iron | EN-GJS-600-3 Ductile Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity · TYPICALCategory: ELECTRICAL • Unit: nΩ·m | 580 nΩ·m | 580 nΩ·m |
| Thermal Conductivity · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: W/(m·K) | 33 W/(m·K) | 32 W/(m·K) |
| Specific Heat Capacity · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: J/(kg·K) | 480 J/(kg·K) | 480 J/(kg·K) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: µm/(m·K) | 11.5 µm/(m·K) | 11.5 µm/(m·K) |
Machinability: Good machinability (~70% relative to C36000 baseline). Higher pearlite content increases abrasive tool wear compared to 65-45-12.
Weldability: Difficult to weld. High pearlite and carbon content cause high cracking sensitivity. Thorough preheating (250°C–350°C) and post-weld stress relief or annealing are required.
Formability / Cold Working: Very limited cold forming; hot coining under controlled temperature possible.
Heat Treatment & Annealing: Commonly used as-cast. Normalizing from 900°C produces uniform fine pearlite and raises tensile strength toward 100 ksi.
Machinability: Moderate machinability (~65% of C36000 baseline). Predominantly pearlitic structure requires rigid setups and carbide tooling.
Weldability: Difficult to weld. High risk of martensite formation in the heat-affected zone; requires 300°C preheat and nickel-iron filler wire.
Formability / Cold Working: Non-deformable.
Heat Treatment & Annealing: Typically utilized as-cast or normalized from 900°C.