GASITE® 18G

ALLOY TYPE RELATED STANDARDS

High wear resistant chromium-molybdenum white Gasite 18G conforms chemistry and physical
iron alloy. properties to ASTM A532-93a, Class II, Type B/D.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION

Tensile Strength................................ 80 - 120 KSI
Hardness (per ASTM A532) > 650 HB/59 HRC
MICROSTRUCTURE
The microstructure of 18G alloy consists of eutectic
and secondary carbides in a mostly martensitic matrix.
This ideal microstructure offers excellent wear
resistance as well as good mechanical strength.
WEAR RESISTANCE
As shown in Figure 1, 18G is one of the best materials
in wear resistance among GIW white iron alloys. The
standard GIW high-chromium white iron 28G is used
as benchmark.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
18G has moderate resistance against corrosive
conditions. At relatively low temperature (less than
1000F) and chloride level (less than 500ppm), the
recommended pH range is 6-11.
T90G
Carbon..............2.5 - 3.3%
Chromium........16.0 - 22.0%
Molybdenum......1.0 - 3.0% Max
Manganese.........1.5 - 2.0% Max
HEAT TREATMENT
A multi-step thermal treatment is applied to this alloy
to produce a high level of wear resistance and the
desired mechanical strength.
TEST SPECIMENS AND CERTIFICATIONS
A chemical analysis of each heat is conducted prior
to pouring. After heat treating, the tensile strength
and hardness of the test bars are measured and
recorded, and the casting is checked for uniform
hardness at several locations. For further quality
control, GIW routinely pours test bars at random.
APPLICATION
Gasite 18G is well suited for the manufacture of
pump parts, mill liners and other wear-resistant
castings.

40G

29G

4G
Alloys

27G

28G

18G

T32G

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Wear Resistance Index

Figure 2, Typical Microstructure of 18G
Figure 1, Wear Resistance Index for GIW Alloy (Magnification 400X)
alloys (The higher the index number, the
better the wear resistance.)
GIW Industries Inc.
5000 Wrightsboro Road,
Grovetown, GA 30813-9750 USA
Telephone (706) 863-1011
Fax: (706) 863-5637
www.giwindustries.com

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