High-quality nodule analysis in spheroidal graphite cast iron using X-ray micro-computed tomography

This work is a continuation of the studies presented in a recent paper by the authors, where a methodology to obtain different nodule quality categories in spheroidal graphite cast iron, was proposed. In this study, an exhaustive analysis of the highest-quality graphite nodules was performedThe expe...

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Autores: Toledo, J. C., Diaz, Felipe Victor, Peralta, M. E., Fernandino, Diego Omar
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:Argentina
Institución:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
Repositorio:CONICET Digital (CONICET)
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/213249
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/11336/213249
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:COMPACTNESS
NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS
SPHERICITY
SPHEROIDAL GRAPHITE CAST IRON
X-RAY MICRO-TOMOGRAPHY
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Sumario:This work is a continuation of the studies presented in a recent paper by the authors, where a methodology to obtain different nodule quality categories in spheroidal graphite cast iron, was proposed. In this study, an exhaustive analysis of the highest-quality graphite nodules was performedThe experimental methodology involves X-ray micro-computed tomography analysis and digital image post-processing of the high-quality graphite nodule population. Furthermore, different subpopulations were selected, following a nodular size criterion. The procedure involves the evaluation and comparison of the sphericity and compactness distributions and the distances between neighbouring nodules by using ad-hoc image processing software. The results reveal the complementary nature of the sphericity and compactness parameters, which allow classifying, with great accuracy, different nodular quality categories of spheroidal graphite cast iron. Additionally, new viewpoints about the nodular morphology study and the distribution of quality nodules in the metallic matrix were provided, which could be extended to other heterogeneous materials.