Abstract
This project aims to study the thixoformability, ie, the potential for applications in thixoforming processes of hipoeutectic cast iron modified by chromium, with the basic composition Fe-2,5wt%C-Xwt%Cr-1%,5wt%Si. Alloys containing chromium content of 0, 2, 4 and 6wt%Cr, will be manufactured and donated to the project by the company IMBIL - Industry and Maintenance of Pumps Ltd. ITA., Acc…