Metal Iron Cast Iron Grey Cast Iron

ASTM A436 Grade Type 1

Description
Related Standards

ASTM A436

Properties
Mechanical

Hardness, Brinell HB 131 - 183 [-] at 20 °C

Tensile strength Rm 0 - 172 MPa at 20 °C

Chemical properties

Element Weight % Comment

Ni 13.5 - 17.5 %

Cu 5.5 - 7.5 %

Cr 1.5 - 2.5 %

Si 1 - 2.8 %

Mn 0.5 - 1.5 %

C 0-3%

S 0 - 0.12 %

This material data has been provided by ASTM.

All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be
stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

Suggested reading

Cast Iron: Properties, Processing and Applications

Metals With High Melting Points

Young's Modulus: Definition, Measurement, and Typical Values