Compared with conventional ductile iron and forged steel,bainitic ductile iron exhibits superior tensile strength and ben-ding fatigue resistance,making it promising for various applications and attracting significant attention and research worldwide.The do-mestic adoption of bainitic ductile iron in China is also on the rise.This paper provides a brief introduction to bainitic ductile iron,focu-sing on its production process,mechanical properties,and current applications.It is intended to inspire insights and advancements in the foundry industry.