Alloys Handbook
Silafont-38
Al Si10MnMgZn
Modification of Silafont-36 with zinc addition to improve strength.
Alloy Group
Rheinfelden
Recyclability
100%
Chemical Composition (%)
| Element | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Si | 8.50 | 10.00 |
| Fe | — | 0.15 |
| Cu | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Mn | 0.50 | 0.80 |
| Mg | 0.10 | 0.50 |
| Zn | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Ti | — | 0.15 |
| Sr | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Method | Rm | Rp0.2 | A% | HBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | Die casting | 260 | 190 | 7 | 85 |
Quick Applications
- Structural parts with high strength requirements
Corrosion Resilience
Overall: Fair to Good
freshwater
Excellent
saltwater
Fair
industrial
Good
acidic
Limited