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Characteristics of GGG40

Characteristics of GGG40

GGG40 is a type of nodular cast iron and generally refers to a certain quality standard of cast iron. Some typical features of GGG40 are:

  1. Chemical Composition : The typical chemical composition of GGG40 nodular cast iron is generally approximately 3.8-4.2% carbon, 2.2-3.0% silicon, 0.3-0.5% manganese, 0.02-0%, It contains 04% sulfur and 0.02-0.06% magnesium. These components determine the mechanical properties and nodular structure of iron.
  2. Strength Properties : GGG40 cast iron generally has a high compressive strength. Tensile strength is also high. These properties are important indicators of the mechanical strength and durability of nodular cast iron.
  3. Casting Properties : GGG40 has good casting properties. This feature is important in the production of parts with complex geometries and in achieving precise tolerances.
  4. Thermal Machinability : GGG40 cast iron is not suitable for thermal processes such as hardening and tempering. However, control over microstructure and mechanical properties can be achieved through post-casting heat treatments.
  5. Wear Resistance : GGG40 can be a wear-resistant material. This feature is a factor that increases the wear resistance of the nodular structure.

GGG40 nodular cast iron is commonly used in a variety of industrial applications such as automotive, machinery manufacturing, agricultural equipment, hydraulic systems, bridge and construction parts. It is preferred in many applications due to its strength, casting properties and wear resistance. However, material selection for a particular application must be made based on specific requirements, cost factors and environmental conditions.

Standards / definitions

EN 1563 SYM (EU) TR-GJS-400-15

EN 1563 NR (EU) EN-JS1030

DIN 1693 (DE) GGG40

WERKSTOFFNUMMER (DE) 0.7040

ASTM A536-584 (USA) 60/40/52

LOWER GGG 40, GGG-40



Mechanical properties
Tensile strength Rm _ 400 [N/mm2]

yield point σ 0.2B 250 [N/mm2]

Elongation A. 15 [%]

Brinell hardness 30 YTL 135-180  

Elasticity modulus Well that's it 169 [kN/mm2]

Notch impact strength at 20 °C. Hunting 10 [Joule]

Compressive Strength σ dB 800 [N/mm2]

Ferrite content min. 85 [%]

Nodularity type I+II min. 85 [%]


Chemical composition
Carbon C. 3.4-3.85 [%]

Silicon Si 2.3-3.1 [%]

Manganese Mn 0.1-0.3 [%]

Sulfur S 0.02 max. [%]

Phosphorus P. 0.10 max. [%]

Iron Fe Remainder