ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast)
ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast) material properties: Density 6.968 g/cm3, Young's modulus 137.6 GPa, Yield strength 217.6 MPa (representative value; grade and...
Overview
metal · cast iron — As-cast representative condition
Grade designation: ASTM-A278-Class-50-CAST
ASTM-A278-Class-50; standard: ASTM; curated real material/grade family record
Curated real material/grade record. ASTM material specification/designation retained from grade name. Property values are representative literature ranges; consult linked references, standards, and manufacturer datasheets for design allowables.
Key material properties
| Density | 6.968 g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| Young's modulus | 137.6 GPa |
| Yield strength | 217.6 MPa (representative value; grade and condition dependent) |
| Thermal conductivity | 40.41 W/mK |
| Heat resistance / melting point | 423.2 C |
Published property ranges
| Density (g/cm3) | MatWeb: 6.718–7.594; Engineering ToolBox: 6.864–7.371; ASM/handbook: 7.01–7.529 |
|---|---|
| Young's modulus (GPa) | MatWeb: 132.101–158.491; Engineering ToolBox: 139.2–147.633; ASM/handbook: 146.299–155.324 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/mK) | MatWeb: 38.059–52.369; Engineering ToolBox: 43.2–44.507; ASM/handbook: 48.341–50.076 |
Ranges are representative values from the cited handbooks/datasheets; use manufacturer datasheets for design allowables.
Typical uses
- cast machine part
- engine block
- piping
- vibration-damped structure
Frequently asked questions
What is the density of ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast)?
The density of ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast) is 6.968 g/cm3.
What is ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast) used for?
ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast) is typically used for cast machine part, engine block, piping and vibration-damped structure.
What condition does ASTM-A278-Class-50-CAST refer to?
ASTM-A278-Class-50-CAST refers to the "As-cast" condition: As-cast representative condition.
What category of material is ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast)?
ASTM-A278-Class-50 (As-cast) is categorized as metal (family: cast iron).
Internal tools
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References
- ASM Handbooks / Engineering Alloy Reference (ASM/handbook)
- Iron — PubChem compound entry (PubChem (NCBI))
- ASM Handbooks / Engineering Alloy Reference