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Ductile (nodular) cast iron contains graphite in the form of:

1. Spheroids (nodules)
2. Flakes
3. Rosettes in a white matrix
4. Cementite plates

Answer

A. Spheroids (nodules)

Solution

Magnesium or cerium additions cause nodules to form, giving much higher ductility.

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