Alloys Handbook
EN AC-45000
Al Si6Cu4
Al-Si-Cu alloy for a wide range of applications.
Alloy Group
AlSiCu
Recyclability
100%
Chemical Composition (%)
| 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