Alloys Handbook
EN AC-42000
Al Si7Mg
Classic Al-Si7Mg alloy. Base version with moderate impurity content.
Alloy Group
AlSi7Mg
Recyclability
100%
Chemical Composition (%)
| Element | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Si | 6.50 | 7.50 |
| Fe | — | 0.45 |
| Cu | — | 0.15 |
| Mn | — | 0.35 |
| Mg | 0.25 | 0.65 |
| Cr | — | 0.05 |
| Ni | — | 0.15 |
| Zn | — | 0.15 |
| Pb | — | 0.15 |
| Sn | — | 0.05 |
| Ti | — | 0.20 |
| OtherEach | — | 0.05 |
| OtherTotal | — | 0.15 |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Method | Rm | Rp0.2 | A% | HBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | Permanent mold | 260 | 220 | 1 | 90 |
Quick Applications
- Aviation
- Automotive
- General engineering
Corrosion Resilience
Overall: Fair to Good
freshwater
Excellent
saltwater
Fair
industrial
Good
acidic
Limited