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EN AC-48100

Al Si17Cu4Mg

Hypereutectic alloy (Alusil). Extremely high wear resistance.

Alloy Group
AlSiCuMg
Recyclability
100%

Chemical Composition (%)

Balance is Al
Element Min Max
Si 16.00 18.00
Fe — 1.00
Cu 4.00 5.00
Mn — 0.50
Mg 0.15 0.65
Cr — 0.05
Ni — 0.30
Zn — 1.50
Pb — 0.05
Sn — 0.15
Ti — 0.20
OtherEach — 0.05
OtherTotal — 0.25

Mechanical Properties

Temper Method Rm Rp0.2 A% HBW
T5 Permanent mold 200 180 0.5 120

Quick Applications

  • Linerless cylinder blocks
  • Pumps

Corrosion Resilience

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