Microstructure of centrifugally cast bearing bush of lead bronze ( LB 1) (Magnification 100X)
The microstructure showed particles of ‘Delta’ phase and lead particles in alpha phase.
Pores of size 20 to 40 mm were present in about 3 to 7 % concentration.
Some of the pores were associated with lead particles but were generally randomly distributed. Porosity was probably associated with gas evolution. Coring is absent |