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6. Conclusion
The diversity of cast irons and the variety of their heat treatments open up a wide range of applications, from mechanical engineering to chemical engineering. A detailed understanding of manufacturing processes and heat treatments, coupled with knowledge of micrographic structures, enables us to optimize the use of these materials according to the specific requirements of each application. Advances in heat treatment and alloying techniques continue to broaden the spectrum of properties and applications of cast irons, making these materials key components in a variety of industrial fields.
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Standards and norms
- Industrial thermal insulation materials – Factory-made roll and sheet products – Specifications - NF EN 12513 - 2011
- Cast iron – Grey cast iron. - NF EN 1561 - 2011
- Heat treatment of cast iron – Terms and definitions. - NF EN ISO 4885 - 2018
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