Effect of Zirconia Dispersion on Mechanical and Corrosion Properties of Ductile Iron

The wide application of ferrous materials is attributed to its amenability to alloying and heat treatment which makes it possible to modify its properties to suit specific service requirements. Among such applications is the development and modification of ductile iron with zirconia to enhance its strength and corrosion resistance, and this could be used to a large extent in the production of agricultural implements and some automobile applications. Industries have discovered various materials and process combinations that exhibit surprisingly good strength, wear and corrosion resistance materials for longer life. Ductile iron has properties that when worked upon, could make it to be a possible replacement for forged steels in many applications [1], Janerka et al. [2].