Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 11 - Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys - Questions and Problems - Design Problems - Page 465: 11.D1a

Answer

For an engine block of internal combustion engine, gray cast iron would be the best suited. Gray cast iron is relatively easy to cast, wear resistant, has good vibration damping characteristics, and it is also relatively inexpensive.

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For an engine block of internal combustion engine, gray cast iron would be the best suited. Gray cast iron is relatively easy to cast, wear resistant, has good vibration damping characteristics, and it is also relatively inexpensive.
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