Cast Iron G2 in bar
SPECIFICATIONS: GRAY IRON GRADE G2
Castle Metals stocks a wide range of grade G2 in bars and tubes, distributed globally from our distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K, Singapore, and Shanghai. When our phone rings with Continuous Cast Bar G2 inquiries, many customers also tell us they are discouraged by their supply chain's complexity. Where it makes sense, Castle Metals can help our customers' streamline their inbound network and better manage the materials total ownership cost.
Grade G2 is a gray iron containing Type A graphite with high strength levels as well as high resistance wear and hardness. G2 is useful in applications needing good response to heat treatment as well as resistance to wear. G2 can be hardened by induction hardening and quench and temper methods.
Bar Properties
Grade G2 Bar Sizes
grade | shape | size range |
G2 | Rounds | 0.625" - 20" |
Squares | 1.50" - 12.25" | |
Rectangles | 0.75"x 1.50" up to 14"x 21." (up to 18.50"x 22" upon request) | |
Tubes | 1.50" ID x 3.50" OD up to 7.00" ID x 9.50" OD |
Grade G2 Bar Typical Mechanical Properties (Not For Design)
Grade |
tensile |
yield | elongation% | brinell hardness |
realtive machinability based on aisi 1212 as 100% |
G2 | 40 | - | - | 301 Max |
135% |
For more information, see Continuous Cast Iron Quick Guide
Chemistry(range or Maximum in %)
Chemistry (range or maximum in %)
grade | c | si | mn | s | p |
G2 | 2.60/3.75 | 1.80/3.00 | 0.60/0.95 | 0.07 Max | 0.12 Max |