High strength cast iron for cylinder liners

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9873928
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15071114

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A cast iron having high strength, hardness, and thermal conductivity for a cylinder liner of an internal combustion engine is provided. The cast iron includes 3.2 wt. % to 3.8 wt. % carbon, 2.2 wt. % to 3.2 wt. % silicon, 0.5 wt. % to 1.3 wt. % copper, and at least 75.0 wt. % iron, based on the total weight of the cast iron. The cast iron further includes 0.01 wt. % to 0.5 wt. % manganese, 0.01 wt. % to 0.2 wt. % chromium, up to 0.3 wt. % phosphorous, up to 0.05 wt. % sulfur, up to 0.2 wt. % tin, and up to 0.1 wt. % magnesium, based on the total weight of the cast iron. Preferably, the cast iron is free of molybdenum, nickel, and vanadium. The cast iron is also heat treated and solidifies to achieve fully spheroidal graphite.

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FEDERAL-MOGUL IGNITION LLC27300 WEST 11 MILE ROAD SOUTHFIELD 48034

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Gekonde, Haron West Bloomfield, US 2 1
Hunter, Jeff Westland, US 10 465
Jenness, Blair Grosse Pointe Park, US 1 0
Kantola, Troy Whitmore Lake, US 10 26
Miller, John Red Wing, US 250 11046

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