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EN AC-44500

Al Si12(Fe)(b)

Alloy for die casting, similar to 44300 with slightly different tolerances.

Alloy Group
AlSi
Recyclability
100%

Chemical Composition (%)

Balance is Al
Element Min Max
Si 10.50 13.50
Fe 0.45 0.90
Cu — 0.18
Mn — 0.55
Mg — 0.40
Cr — 0.05
Ni — 0.05
Zn — 0.30
Pb — 0.05
Sn — 0.05
Ti — 0.15
OtherEach — 0.05
OtherTotal — 0.15

Mechanical Properties

Temper Method Rm Rp0.2 A% HBW
F Die casting 240 130 1 65

Quick Applications

  • General purpose

Corrosion Resilience

Overall: Fair to Good
freshwater
Excellent
saltwater
Fair
industrial
Good
acidic
Limited