Obtaining Martensitic Structures during Thixoforming of Hypoeutectic Gray Cast Iron

Table 2

Sequence of tests performed.

Temperature; (°C)	Liquid fraction (%)	Holding time; (s)	Cooled sample stuck to platen?	Martensite formed?
1145	45	0	No	No
1135	30	0	No	No
1130	10	0	Yes	Yes
		30	Yes	Yes
		60	Yes	Yes
		90	No	No