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EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron

Primary Designation:EN EN-GJL-150
Aliases:
GG-15EN-JL1020Grey Iron 150

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Data Completeness:6 composition elements and 9 condition-specific property values cataloged.
Omitted fields represent unverified properties. "Missing is better than invented."

Key Engineering Properties

Representative source rows, qualified by their reported conditions. Inspect the tables below for all values, limits, and source notes.

Density
7.1 g/cm³TYPICAL · temperature not stated
Thermal Conductivity
52 W/(m·K)TYPICAL · temperature not stated
Specific Heat Capacity
460 J/(kg·K)TYPICAL · temperature not stated
Composition Excerpt
C 3.4–3.8 wt%Carbon (range)
Standard Elemental Basis: RANGE

Engineering Summary

EN-GJL-150 (European material number EN-JL1020) is a standardized European flake-graphite gray cast iron specified in EN 1561. Featuring a minimum tensile strength of 150 MPa on 15 mm to 30 mm wall thickness, it provides a high-damping ferritic-pearlitic matrix structure suitable for low-stress machine casings and sanitary castings.

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Documented Applications

  • ›Machine tool protective housings and low-stress base frames
  • ›Sanitary casting fixtures and municipal drain covers
  • ›Industrial electric motor covers and bearing end-shields
  • ›Boiler heat exchanger sections and stove plates

Recognized Aliases

Source-backed commercial trade name and short designations cataloged in canonical data.

GG-15EN-JL1020Grey Iron 150

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Specifications & Designations

Standard Designations & Applicable Specifications — Semantically classified designations distinguishing primary standard identifiers, commercial trade names, and applicable specification references.

Direct Standard DesignationsDIRECT DESIGNATION
4 Primary Identifiers
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SystemIdentifierStandard System NameClassification Notes & Provenance
ENPRIMARYEN-GJL-150European Standard—Ref: Standard Specifications for Gray and Ductile Cast Iron (ASTM A48/A48M, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, ASM Handbook Vol 1)
W-NrEN-JL1020Werkstoffnummer—Ref: Standard Specifications for Gray and Ductile Cast Iron (ASTM A48/A48M, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, ASM Handbook Vol 1)
DINGG-15Deutsches Institut für Normung—Ref: Standard Specifications for Gray and Ductile Cast Iron (ASTM A48/A48M, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, ASM Handbook Vol 1)
ISO185/JL/150International Organization for Standardization—Ref: Standard Specifications for Gray and Ductile Cast Iron (ASTM A48/A48M, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, ASM Handbook Vol 1)
Recognized Commercial Aliases & Trade NamesCOMMON ALIAS
3 Listed
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Recognized Name / AliasClassificationTechnical Usage & Context
GG-15Historical AliasColloquial or commercial industry synonym
EN-JL1020Commercial AliasColloquial or commercial industry synonym
Grey Iron 150Colloquial AliasColloquial or commercial industry synonym
Applicable Specifications & Product Form ReferencesSPECIFICATION REFERENCE
2 Applicable Standards
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Standards BodySpecification CodeSpecification Title / ScopeRelationship Type
CENEN 1561Founding — Grey cast ironsSpecification Reference
ISOISO 185Grey cast irons — ClassificationSpecification Reference
Engineering Notice: Applicable specifications establish manufacturing requirements, dimensional tolerances, and test criteria for specific product forms (e.g. bus bar, wire, plate, pipe). They represent applicable technical standards, not alternative or equivalent alloy grades.

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Chemical Composition

Chemical Composition (Weight %) — Elemental limits and values from the cited source. Preserves exact semantic limits (minimums, maximums, and ranges).

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ElementSymbolAtomic No.Semantic BasisSpecified ValueUnitMetallurgical Notes & QualificationData Status
CarbonC0RANGE3.40 – 3.80wt%Ref: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
SiliconSi0RANGE2.30 – 2.80wt%Ref: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
ManganeseMn0RANGE0.50 – 0.80wt%Ref: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
PhosphorusP0MAXIMUM≤ 0.20wt%Ref: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
SulfurS0MAXIMUM≤ 0.15wt%Ref: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
IronFe0REMAINDERRemainderwt%Ref: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
* Elemental percentages are expressed in weight percent (wt%). Values represent applicable specification limits. Unspecified trace elements are not fabricated or assumed.Preserves exact semantic basis
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EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Physical Properties

Source-specific physical properties. Test temperatures are shown only where reported.

1 Parameters
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Property ParameterCanonical SI ValueSemantic BasisTest Temperature / Context RangeSource Raw ReferenceSource ReferenceStatus
Density7.1 g/cm³TYPICAL7.1 g/cm³ASTM International, CEN & ISO Technical CommitteesVERIFIED

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Thermal & Thermodynamic Properties

Phase change temperatures, thermal conductivity, specific heat, mean coefficients of thermal expansion across standardized temperature ranges, and recommended thermal processing windows.

3 Parameters
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Property ParameterCanonical SI ValueSemantic BasisTest Temperature / Context RangeSource Raw ReferenceSource ReferenceStatus
Thermal Conductivity52 W/(m·K)TYPICAL52 W/(m·K)ASTM International, CEN & ISO Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
Specific Heat Capacity460 J/(kg·K)TYPICAL460 J/(kg·K)ASTM International, CEN & ISO Technical CommitteesVERIFIED
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion11.5 µm/(m·K)TYPICAL11.5 µm/(m·K)ASTM International, CEN & ISO Technical CommitteesVERIFIED

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Electrical Properties

Electrical conductivity and resistivity in their reported units and conditions.

1 Parameters
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Property ParameterCanonical SI ValueSemantic BasisTest Temperature / Context RangeSource Raw ReferenceSource ReferenceStatus
Electrical Resistivity740 nΩ·mTYPICAL740 nΩ·mASTM International, CEN & ISO Technical CommitteesVERIFIED

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Mechanical Properties

Contextual Mechanical Properties & Tempers: Engineering strength, ductility, and hardness values grouped by product form, temper, and section thickness. Mechanical properties are contextual and not isotropic averages.

Elastic & Baseline Mechanical ConstantsSource-specific measurement conditions
Poisson Ratio
0.26 dimensionless
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Product FormTemper / ConditionSection SizeTensile (UTS)Yield StrengthElongationShear StrengthFatigue StrengthHardness (Scales Preserved)Status
Standard Product FormAs-Cast
Source values and qualifiers
Ultimate Tensile Strength: ≥ 150 MPa (MINIMUM)Governing minimum tensile strength per EN 1561 for 15–30 mm wall thickness. No yield point.ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical Committees — ASTM A48, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, ASM Handbook Vol 1
— · 15 mm to 30 mm wall thickness≥ 150 MPa—————VERIFIED
Standard Product FormAs-Cast
Source values and qualifiers
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Standard Product FormAs-Cast
Source values and qualifiers
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130–180 HBW
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Hardness Integrity Notice: Rockwell B (HRB), Rockwell F (HRF), and Superficial 30T (HR30T) scales are reported on their measured scales without cross-scale mathematical conversion.
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EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Processing & Fabrication

Machining, joining, forming, and thermal processing ratings cataloged from the cited authoritative technical reference.

Source: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical Committees

Machinability

Exceptional machinability (~110% of free-cutting brass baseline). Ferritic matrix and coarse graphite flakes ensure rapid chip breaking and minimal cutting force.

Weldability & Joining

Poor weldability. Generally limited to non-structural cosmetic repair with high-nickel filler wire and 250°C preheat.

Heat Treatment & Working Ranges

Stress relief annealing at 520°C–560°C.

Forming & Cold Working

Non-deformable.

EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron Equivalent & Comparable Grades

Comparable Grades & Cross-References: Carefully classified cross-reference relationships for EN-GJL-150 Gray Cast Iron. Comparable does not mean equivalent.

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Related MaterialFamilyRelationship ClassificationMetallurgical Notes & DifferencesStatusAction
ASTM A48 Class 20 Gray Cast IronCast IronApproximate EquivalentEN-GJL-150 is the closest European counterpart to ASTM A48 Class 20 (min 150 vs 138 MPa), sharing high thermal conductivity and excellent vibration damping.Engineering substitution review required. Design calculations must verify temper, formability, and corrosion limits before specifying as a direct replacement.VERIFIEDSide-by-Side Compare →

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Sources

Sources & Provenance Trail: Authoritative reference publications, standards specifications, and data registers cited across this material record.

ASTM International, CEN & ISO Technical CommitteesStandard Specifications for Gray and Ductile Cast Iron (ASTM A48/A48M, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, ASM Handbook Vol 1)
STANDARDS ORG

Authoritative foundry data harmonized across ASTM A48, ASTM A536, EN 1561, EN 1563, ISO 185, ISO 1083, SAE J431, SAE J434, and ASM International Handbook Volume 1 (Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys).

Issuing Body: ASTM International, CEN, ISO & ASM International Standards Technical CommitteesRevision: ASTM A48/A48M-22 / ASTM A536-84(2024) / EN 1561:2020 / EN 1563:2018 / ISO 185:2020 / ISO 1083:2018View Source Record ↗
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