1 Scope
This European Standard defines the grades and the corresponding requirements for compacted
(vermicular) graphite cast irons.
This European Standard specifies 5 grades of compacted (vermicular) graphite cast
iron by a classification based on mechanical properties measured on machined test
pieces prepared from cast samples.
This European Standard does not cover technical delivery conditions for iron castings
(see EN 1559‑1 [1] and EN 1559‑3 [2]).