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Cerium has both advantageous and disadvantageous effects in cast ductile iron. It acts as an inoculant and nodularizer by tying up harmful trace elements and reacting with oxygen and sulfur to form inclusions that promote nodule formation. However, excess cerium can cause undesirable graphite structures and carbides, reducing mechanical properties. The maximum recommended cerium content depends on wall thickness to avoid issues like chunky graphite.

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