Fluidity tests for semi solid processed grey cast iron were conducted at different degrees of primary fraction solid using fluidity strips with 2 . 5, 5 and 14 mm wall thickness. The microstructure of the fluidity strip castings was examined. Fluidity parameters, such as slurry velocity, critical solid concentration and choking range were studied. It can be concluded that critical solid concentration increases with the increase of wall thickness. The slurry velocity drops suddenly at a certain fraction solid very near to the critical solid concentration. Choking range zone can be measured by observing microstructure. A solidification model for fluidity has been developed based on the literature and microstructure study of semi solid processed grey cast iron. A mathematical equation has been obtained from the solidification model by modifying Flemings' fluidity model in order to analyse cavity filling of semi solid grey cast iron.IJC/566
List of symbolsA mould surface area, m 2 C specific heat, J kg 21 K 21 h heat transfer coefficient at metal/mould interface, W m 22 K 21 H f heat of fusion, J kg 21 K' thermal conductivity of mould, W m 21 K 21 K c critical solid concentration, dimensionless L f fluidity measured as length of metal flow, m S circumference of mould channel, m t solidification time, s T temperature of liquid metal, K T r room temperature, K DT superheat, K V velocity of metal flow, m s 21 DX choking range, m a thermal diffusivity of mould, m 2 s 21 r density of liquid metal, kg m 23