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Alloys Aluminium ( Light metal)

Alloy components
Si
6,5-7,5
Fe
0,19
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,10
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0
Zn
0,07
Ti
0,08-0,25

 

Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
190
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
230
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
2,0
Brinell hardness HBS
75
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0
Density kg/dm
2,70

 

Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
For castings with medium to large wall thicknesses with high strength and toughness (artificially aged), corrosion resistant, aircraft industry.

Alloy components
Si
 
6,5-7,5
 
Fe
0,19
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,10
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0
Zn
0,07
Ti
0,08-0,25
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
210
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
290
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
4,0
Brinell hardness HBS
90
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
9,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,70
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
For castings with medium to large wall thicknesses with high strength and toughness (artificially aged), corrosion resistant, aircraft industry.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,45
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,05
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
80
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
150
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
2,0
Brinell hardness HBS
50
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
6,5-7,5
Density kg/dm3
2,65
G-AlSi10 Mg
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,45
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,05
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
180
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
220
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
75
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
9,0-11,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,45
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,05
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
90
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
180
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
2,5
Brinell hardness HBS
55
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0-10,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,45
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,05
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
220
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
260
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
90
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
10,0-11,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,65
Cu
0,35
Mn
0,55
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,15
Zn
0,35
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
80
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
160
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
50
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
6,5-7,5
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,65
Cu
0,35
Mn
0,55
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,15
Zn
0,35
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
180
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
220
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
75
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0-10,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,65
Cu
0,35
Mn
0,55
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,15
Zn
0,35
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
90
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
180
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
55
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
7,0-9,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-11,0
Fe
0,65
Cu
0,35
Mn
0,55
Mg
0,20-0,45
Ni
0,15
Zn
0,35
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
200
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
240
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
80
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
9,0-10,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good, hardened very well
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Near-eutectic alloy with excellent casting properties, good hot tearing resistance and good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-10,0
Fe
0,19
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,10
Mg
0,25-0,45
Ni
0
Zn
0,07
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
190
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
230
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
2,0
Brinell hardness HBS
75
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
7,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
For complex, thin-walled castings with high strength and good toughness (artificially aged) with very good corrosion resistance, aircraft industry, textile machinery.

Alloy components
Si
 
9,0-10,0
Fe
0,19
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,10
Mg
0,25-0,45
Ni
0
Zn
0,07
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
210
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
290
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
4,0
Brinell hardness HBS
90
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
good

Examples of use
For complex, thin-walled castings with high strength and good toughness (artificially aged) with very good corrosion resistance, aircraft industry, textile machinery.

Alloy components
Si
 
10,5-13,5
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,35
Mg
0
Ni
0
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
70
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
150
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
5,0
Brinell hardness HBS
50
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
5,5-6,5
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
sufficient

Examples of use
Eutectic alloy with excellent mould filling capacity, high hot tearing resistance and excellent casting properties at a high chemical resistance.

Alloy components
Si
 
10,5-13,5
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,35
Mg
0
Ni
0
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
80
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
170
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
6,0
Brinell hardness HBS
55
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
7,0-8,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
sufficient

Examples of use
Eutectic alloy with excellent mould filling capacity, high hot tearing resistance and excellent casting properties at a high chemical resistance.

Alloy components
Si
 
10,5-13,5
Fe
0,80
Cu
1,00
Mn
0,05-0,55
Mg
0,35
Ni
0,30
Zn
0,55
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
80
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
150
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
50
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
6,0-7,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
sufficient

Examples of use
Eutektische Legierung mit ausgezeichnetem Formfüllungsvermögen, hoher Warmrissbeständigkeit und ausgezeichneten Gießeigenschaften.

Alloy components
Si
 
10,5-13,5
Fe
0,80
Cu
1,00
Mn
0,05-0,55
Mg
0,35
Ni
0,30
Zn
0,55
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
90
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
170
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
2,0
Brinell hardness HBS
55
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
7,0-8,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,65
Features
Strength
good
Machinability
good
Weldability
excellent
Polishability
sufficient

Examples of use
Eutektische Legierung mit ausgezeichnetem Formfüllungsvermögen, hoher Warmrissbeständigkeit und ausgezeichneten Gießeigenschaften.

Alloy components
Si
 
7,5-9,5
Fe
0,80
Cu
2,0-3,5
Mn
0,15-0,65
Mg
0,05-0,55
Ni
0,35
Zn
1,2
Ti
0,25
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
90
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
150
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
60
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
5,0-7,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,75
Features
Strength
good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
looks good
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Well castable universal alloy. Characterised by lower tendency to collapse and to shrink. Very good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
7,5-9,5
Fe
0,80
Cu
2,0-3,5
Mn
0,15-0,65
Mg
0,05-0,55
Ni
0,35
Zn
1,2
Ti
0,25
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
100
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
170
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
75
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
6,0-8,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,75
Features
Strength
good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
looks good
Polishability
good

Examples of use
Well castable universal alloy. Characterised by lower tendency to collapse and to shrink. Very good machinability.

Alloy components
Si
 
0,20
Fe
0,35
Cu
4,2-5,0
Mn
0,10
Mg
0,15-0,35
Ni
0,05
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15-0,30
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
200
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
300
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
5,0
Brinell hardness HBS
90
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0-9,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,75
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
excellent
Weldability
conditional
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For simpler castings with the highest strength (artificially aged) or highest toughness (cold hardened), aircraft, brake parts.

Alloy components
Si
 
0,20
Fe
0,35
Cu
4,2-5,0
Mn
0,10
Mg
0,15-0,35
Ni
0,05
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,15-0,30
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
200
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
320
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
8,0
Brinell hardness HBS
90
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
9,0-10,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,75
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
excellent
Weldability
conditional
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For simpler castings with the highest strength (artificially aged) or highest toughness (cold hardened), aircraft, brake parts.

Alloy components
Si
 
0,18
Fe
0,19
Cu
4,2-5,2
Mn
0,55
Mg
0
Ni
0
Zn
0,07
Ti
0,15-0,30
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
200
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
300
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
3,0
Brinell hardness HBS
95
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0-9,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,75
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
excellent
Weldability
conditional
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For simpler castings which meet the highest strength and toughness requirements (artificially aged), aircraft industry.

Alloy components
Si
 
0,18
Fe
0,19
Cu
4,2-5,2
Mn
0,55
Mg
0
Ni
0
Zn
0,07
Ti
0,15-0,30
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
220
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
330
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
7,0
Brinell hardness HBS
95
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
9,0-10,0
 

Density kg/dm3
2,75
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
excellent
Weldability
conditional
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For simpler castings which meet the highest strength and toughness requirements (artificially aged), aircraft industry.

Alloy components
Si
 
5,0-6,0
Fe
0,5
Cu
0,05
Mn
0-0,4
Mg
0,4-0,8
Ni
0
Zn
0,1
Ti
0-0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
100
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
140
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
55
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
6,0-6,5
 

Density kg/dm3
2,70
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
good
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For corrosion resistant, high strength (hardened) castings (including food industry, fire equipment), good electrical conductivity achievable.

Alloy components
Si
 
5,0-6,0
Fe
0,5
Cu
0,05
Mn
0-0,4
Mg
0,4-0,8
Ni
0
Zn
0,1
Ti
0-0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
220
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
240
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
0,5
Brinell hardness HBS
80
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
7,0-7,5
 

Density kg/dm3
2,70
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
good
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For corrosion resistant, high strength (hardened) castings (including food industry, fire equipment), good electrical conductivity achievable.

Alloy components
Si
 
5,0-6,0
Fe
0,5
Cu
0,05
Mn
0-0,4
Mg
0,4-0,8
Ni
0
Zn
0,1
Ti
0-0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
120
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
160
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,5
Brinell hardness HBS
60
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
7,0-7,5
 

Density kg/dm3
2,70
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
good
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For corrosion resistant, high strength (hardened) castings (including food industry, fire equipment), good electrical conductivity achievable.

Alloy components
Si
 
5,0-6,0
Fe
0,5
Cu
0,05
Mn
0-0,4
Mg
0,4-0,8
Ni
0
Zn
0,1
Ti
0-0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
240
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
260
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
90
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
8,0-8,5
 

Density kg/dm3
2,70
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
good
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For corrosion resistant, high strength (hardened) castings (including food industry, fire equipment), good electrical conductivity achievable.

Alloy components
Si
 
1,5
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,45
Mg
4,5-6,5
Ni
0
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
100
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
160
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
3,0
Brinell hardness HBS
60
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
 

Density kg/dm3
2,60
Features
Strength
sufficient
Machinability
excellent
Weldability
good
Polishability
excellent

Examples of use
Castings with excellent resistance to sea water and weak alkaline solutions, for interior and exterior architecture, food and chemical industries, fire equipment.

Alloy components
Si
 
1,5
Fe
0,55
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,45
Mg
4,5-6,5
Ni
0
Zn
0,10
Ti
0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
110
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
180
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
3,0
Brinell hardness HBS
55
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
 

Density kg/dm3
2,60
Features
Strength
sufficient
Machinability
excellent
Weldability
good
Polishability
excellent

Examples of use
Castings with excellent resistance to sea water and weak alkaline solutions, for interior and exterior architecture, food and chemical industries, fire equipment.

Alloy components
Si
 
7,5-8,5
Fe
-0,60
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,40
Mg
0,2-0,6
Ni
0
Zn
9,5-10,5
Ti
-0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
167
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
177
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
100
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
118-137
 

Density kg/dm3
2,85

Examples of use
For high hardness and tensile strength, self-hardening.

Alloy components
Si
 
7,5-8,5
Fe
-0,60
Cu
0,05
Mn
0,40
Mg
0,2-0,6
Ni
0
Zn
9,5-10,5
Ti
-0,20
Material properties
Yield strength Rp0,2 MPa min.
196
Tensile strength Rm MPa min.
245
Elongation at break A50 mm % min.
1,0
Brinell hardness HBS
100
Bending strength
bw N/mm2
118-125
 

Density kg/dm3
2,85
Features
Strength
looks good
Machinability
looks good
Weldability
conditional
Polishability
looks good

Examples of use
For high hardness and tensile strength, self-hardening.

Represented are the alloy components of silicon (Si), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn) and titanium (Ti); as well as some material properties: yield strength, tensile strength, elongation at break, Brinell hardness, bending strength and density.

In another view, possible uses and examples as well as other properties in the processing (strength, machinability, weldability and polishability) can be shown.