Alloys Handbook
EN AC-46200
Al Si8Cu3
Economical general-purpose alloy (often secondary).
Alloy Group
AlSiCu
Recyclability
100%
Chemical Composition (%)
| Element | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Si | 7.50 | 9.50 |
| Fe | — | 0.70 |
| Cu | 2.00 | 3.50 |
| Mn | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Mg | 0.15 | 0.55 |
| Cr | — | 0.05 |
| Ni | — | 0.35 |
| Zn | — | 1.20 |
| Pb | — | 0.25 |
| Sn | — | 0.15 |
| Ti | — | 0.20 |
| OtherEach | — | 0.05 |
| OtherTotal | — | 0.25 |
Mechanical Properties
| Temper | Method | Rm | Rp0.2 | A% | HBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Permanent mold | 150 | 90 | 1 | 70 |
Quick Applications
- Non-loaded parts
- Covers
Corrosion Resilience
Overall: Fair to Good
freshwater
Excellent
saltwater
Fair
industrial
Good
acidic
Limited