Edson Luiz da Silva Junior

Edson Luiz da Silva Junior


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 December 2025 in Metals
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EJEdson Luiz da Silva Junior
Edson Luiz da Silva Junior
FMFábio Edson Mariani
Fábio Edson Mariani
SJSelauco Vurobi Jr
Selauco Vurobi Jr
CKCamila Yuri Negrão Konno
Camila Yuri Negrão Konno
ABAdriano Corrêa Batista
Adriano Corrêa Batista
KZKahl D Zilnyk
Kahl D Zilnyk
This study investigates the influence of quenching and partitioning (Q&P) on the microstructure, hardness, wear resistance, and impact toughness of GG25 gray cast iron, in comparison with as-cast, quenched, quenched-and-tempered, and austempered conditions. Q&P treatment promotes a significant fraction of retained austenite, with carbon enrichment stabilizing the austenite at room temperature. Microstructural analysis reveals a multiphase matrix composed of partitioned martensite, bainitic ferrite and carbon-enriched retained austenite, while the morphology and distribution of graphite flakes remain unchanged. Mechanical testing shows that Q&P enhances impact toughness without substantial loss of hardness, achieving a balance not observed in conventional quenching and tempering treatments. Tribological evaluation indicates that wear resistance is slightly lower than quenched and tempered samples but superior to as-cast iron, with deformation of retained austenite and tribofilm formation influencing wear behavior. These results demonstrate that Q&P represents a promising route for developing gray cast irons with enhanced toughness and maintained hardness, suitable for components subjected to impact and wear loading.