Material Comparison
Compare verified engineering materials side by side with condition-specific mechanical properties.
| Parameter | EN-GJL-250 Gray Cast Iron | ASTM A48 Class 35 Gray Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Material Family | Cast Iron | Cast Iron |
| Subfamily | Gray Cast Iron | Gray Cast Iron |
| EN Designation | EN-GJL-250 | — |
| W-Nr Designation | EN-JL1040 | — |
| DIN Designation | GG-25 | — |
| ISO Designation | 185/JL/250 | — |
| ASTM Designation | — | A48 Class 35 |
| UNS Designation | — | F12401 |
| SAE Designation | — | J431 G3500 |
| Element | EN-GJL-250 Gray Cast Iron | ASTM A48 Class 35 Gray Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| C (Carbon) | 3 – 3.35% | 3 – 3.3% |
| Si (Silicon) | 1.8 – 2.2% | 1.8 – 2.2% |
| Mn (Manganese) | 0.65 – 0.95% | 0.6 – 0.9% |
| P (Phosphorus) | ≤ 0.12% | ≤ 0.1% |
| S (Sulfur) | ≤ 0.12% | ≤ 0.12% |
| Fe (Iron) | — | — |
| Property | EN-GJL-250 Gray Cast Iron | ASTM A48 Class 35 Gray Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Density · TYPICALUnit: g/cm³ | 7.2 g/cm³ | 7.2 g/cm³ |
| Mechanical Parameter | EN-GJL-250 Gray Cast IronAs-Cast (Wall thickness 15 mm to 30 mm) | ASTM A48 Class 35 Gray Cast IronAs-Cast (Standard Test Bar B, 30.5 mm diameter) |
|---|---|---|
| Poisson Ratio · TYPICALUnit: dimensionless | 0.26 dimensionless | 0.26 dimensionless |
| Property | EN-GJL-250 Gray Cast Iron | ASTM A48 Class 35 Gray Cast Iron |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Resistivity · TYPICALCategory: ELECTRICAL • Unit: nΩ·m | 660 nΩ·m | 650 nΩ·m |
| Thermal Conductivity · TYPICALCategory: THERMAL • Unit: W/(m·K) | 46 W/(m·K) | 46 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 µm/(m·K) | 11 µm/(m·K) |
Machinability: Good machinability (~85% of C36000 baseline). Fully pearlitic matrix provides clean, burr-free surfaces on machined slideways.
Weldability: Poor weldability. Requires preheating (300°C) and qualified repair procedures to avoid brittle white iron at the fusion line.
Formability / Cold Working: Non-deformable.
Heat Treatment & Annealing: Stress relief at 550°C–600°C for 2 hours to ensure dimensional stability. Slideways can be induction surface hardened to 50–55 HRC.
Machinability: Very good machinability (~80% relative to C36000 baseline). Fully pearlitic matrix causes slightly higher tool wear than Class 30.
Weldability: Poor weldability. High risk of cracking; requires strict 300°C preheat and nickel-based filler metals.
Formability / Cold Working: Non-deformable. Cast iron cannot be cold or hot formed.
Heat Treatment & Annealing: Stress relief annealing at 565°C–595°C for 2 hours. Flame and induction surface hardening can achieve 52–56 HRC on slideway surfaces.