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EN AC-45000

Al Si6Cu4

Al-Si-Cu alloy for a wide range of applications.

Alloy Group
AlSiCu
Recyclability
100%

Chemical Composition (%)

Balance is Al
Element Min Max
Si 5.00 7.00
Fe — 1.00
Cu 3.00 5.00
Mn 0.20 0.65
Mg — 0.55
Cr — 0.15
Ni — 0.45
Zn — 2.00
Pb — 0.29
Sn — 0.15
Ti — 0.20
OtherEach — 0.05
OtherTotal — 0.35

Mechanical Properties

Temper Method Rm Rp0.2 A% HBW
F Permanent mold 170 100 1 75

Quick Applications

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Engine parts

Corrosion Resilience

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