| Introduction: One
of the ever present challenges to even the most experienced
foundryman is the selection of the best Inoculation combination
of elements and practice to optimize and achieve the
required cast metal structure and matrix.Therefore, while
there are several permutations and combinations of various
Elements to achieve desired results in a single homogenous
addition, Barium containing inoculants are amongst the
most popular as, in combination with certain elements,
they are generally suited both for the inoculation of
Grey and Ductile iron. |