NewsDecember 9th, 2025
Bradken Gains Research Funding for Global Innovation
More great news from Bradken’s Material Research & Development department! Our ARC Linkage Grant Application to develop white-iron microstructure refiner technology has secured research support for a three-year project.
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Project – Advanced Microstructure Refinement of White Iron Materials
White irons are strategically important for our mill and chute liner products. Our team of researchers confirmed that the performance of white iron is predominantly governed by its microstructure—and that finer microstructures lead to superior properties. Following our progress in heat treatment and alloy design, this new project will focus on the next critical steps to enhance the material performance.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) will fund our collaborative project with the University of Queensland (UQ) to develop this technology for white irons.
This grant provides matched cash funding from the ARC alongside significant in-kind support from UQ.
Expected Outcomes
- To toughen white cast irons, and improve product integrity
- Increase the wear resistance of the material and extend the wear life of components
- Expand the impact on other product lines by applying the outcome to other ferrous alloys.