CAST IRON INOCULATION - Elkem

10. Product Development
Based on a comprehensive under standing
of the mechanisms of ino culation
described in this brochure, Elkem has,
over the years, evaluated many alternative
alloy analyses to develop the current
range of inoculants which includes the
well established Superseed ® ,Ultraseed ® ,
Reseed ® and Alinoc ® inoculants.
Development of new improved alloys
goes on continuously.
Recently, Preseed preconditioner
has been added to the portfolio as a
novel preconditioner to enhance inoculation
effect.
For further information on Elkem’s
extensive range of inoculants, please
contact your local representative. The
success of Elkem products worldwide
justifies their elaborate development
and provides a sound base for the
foundryman to select the appropriate
inoculant for his foundry’s particular
requirements.
References:
1) Skaland, T.: Ph.D Thesis, The Norwegian Inst. of Tech., 1992
2) Engler, S.: Giesserei, techn.-wiss.Beih., 17(1965), p 169/202
3) Moore, A.: Brit.Foundrym. 68 (1974) March, p59/69 Patterson, V.H; Foundry 100 (1972) June, p 68/71
4) Riposan et al: Investigation of the Effect of Residual Aluminium on Solidification Characteristics of Un-inoculated Ca/Sr-Inoculated Gray Irons. AFS 2004
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