Pagel6 2.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA 2 Ductile ron pipes and fittings Ductile Won pipes are commonly used for potable water and sewage transportation. Metallic pipes, primarily Cast iron had been used over two centuries ago for water and waste water conveyance system, 2.2 Metallurgy Ductile ron, belongs to the family of cast iron have developed by treating the ‘molten low sulphur base iron with magnesium under closely controlled conditions. The starting change in the metal is characterized by the free graphite Inductileiron being deposited as spheroidal or nodular form, leading to maximum continuity of metal matrix, thereby forming a strong and tougher ductile material \with high ductility and impact strength CASTIRON Fig 21 - Photomicregraph showing Fig. 2.2. - Photomicrograph showing traphite i flaky Fermin Gray ron. raphitein pherical form in Duce Won, ‘The protective internal linings and external coatings with cement mortar, bitumen, epoxy or polyurethane provides an exceptionally long life to serve the water and sanitary network, Ductile iron fittings, as a preferred component in water and waste water networks, have been used successfully with ductile iron pipes for several decades. The commonly used quick fit socket and spigot connections, as well as mechanical jointed fittings have made pipe laying and ‘maintenance works much easier and quicker. B amon san vo,