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Current applications of thermal analysis in ductile iron production are largely limited to routine monitoring, while its potential for quantitative prediction and resource-efficient process control remains underutilized. This study addresses this gap by establishing direct relationships between melt composition, thermal parameters, and resulting material performance. Sixteen industrial melts of ferritic ductile iron were produced with systematically varied charge compositions and metallurgical treatments. Cooling ...

The foundry industry is a major producer of industrial waste, with used foundry sands (UFS) representing the largest share. While bentonite-bonded sands can be reused multiple times, sands with organic binders are typically single-use and are often landfilled due to limited regeneration capacity. Their valorization in construction materials represents an important pathway toward circular economy. This study evaluates the use of UFS from three different foundries, including bentonite- and furan-bonded systems, as p...