The followings are the chemical composition, material properties and main application of gray cast iron DIN1691 GG25.
Characteristics of DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron:
DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron is the most commonly used cast iron alloy. This material offers a good combination of strength and wear resistance, while still possessing good machinability and produces excellent surface finishes. Noise and vibration damping are excellent in this grade.
Chemical Composition of DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron:
Carbon |
C |
3.00-3.25 |
[%] |
|
Silicon |
Si |
1.85-2.10 |
[%] |
|
Manganese |
Mn |
0.40-0.70 |
[%] |
|
Sulphur |
S |
0.12 max |
[%] |
|
Phosphorus |
P |
0.25 max |
[%] |
|
Iron |
Fe |
Balance |
|
As for normal grey iron, the chemical composition is not important comparatively. The iron foundries could adjust the compositions according to their experience as long as they could meet the physical and mechanical requirements.
Physical Properties of DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron:
Density ρ 7.2 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Thermal Specific heat capacity cp 460 J/(kg.K) at 200 °C
Electrical resistivity ρel 7.3E-7 Ω.m at 20 °C
Mechanical Properties of DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron:
Tensile strength |
σ B |
250 |
[N/mm2] |
|
Elongation |
A |
0.3-0.8 |
[%] |
|
Permanent limit of elongation |
σ bB |
450 |
[N/mm2] |
|
Compressive Strength |
σ dB |
950 |
[N/mm2] |
|
Brinell hardness |
HB30 |
180-240 |
[Kg/mm2] |
|
Elasticity modulus |
Eo |
110 |
[kN/mm2] |
|
Shear stress |
σaB |
290 |
[N/mm2] |
Main Applications of DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron:
- Sliding parts
- Pulleys and hydraulic distribution blocks (good machinability)
Worldwide equivalents of DIN 1691 GG25 Gray Cast Iron:
EU
EN |
USA
- |
Germany
DIN,WNr |
Japan
JIS |
France
AFNOR |
England
BS |
Italy
UNI |
Belgium
NBN |
Spain
UNE |
China
GB |
Sweden
SS |
Bulgaria
BDS |
Hungary
MSZ |
EN-GJL-250 (EN-JL1040) |
250/275
35
35B
40
40B |
0.6025
GG25 |
FC250 |
FGL250
Ft25D |
250
260
Grade220
Grade260 |
G25 |
FGG25 |
FG25 |
HT25-47
HT250 |
01-25-00
0125 |
Vch25 |
OV25 |
Poland
PN |
Romania
STAS |
Austria
ONORM |
Australia
AS |
Norway
NS |
Russia
GOST |
Inter
ISO |
India
IS |
Netherlands
NEN |
Denmark
DS |
Taiwan
- |
Luxembourg
- |
COPANT
- |
Z125 |
FC250 |
GG25 |
T260 |
SJG250 |
SCH25 |
250
JL250 |
FG260 |
GG25 |
GG30 |
FC250 |
FGG25 |
FG250 |
|