Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Composition detail
Al (aluminum)
84.3
–
89.5
%
Cu (copper)
0
–
0.1
%
Fe (iron)
0
–
1
%
Mn (manganese)
0
–
0.55
%
Si (silicon)
10.5
–
13.5
%
Ti (titanium)
0
–
0.15
%
Zn (zinc)
0
–
0.15
%
Other
0
–
0.25
%
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Physical properties
Density
2.65
–
2.71
g/cm3
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Mechanical properties
Young’s modulus
73.5
–
76.5
GPa
Specific stiffness
27.4
–
28.6
MN.m/kg
Yield strength (elastic limit)
124
–
137
MPa
Tensile strength
228
–
252
MPa
Specific strength
46.2
–
51.2
kN.m/kg
Elongation
1
–
1.2
% strain
Compressive strength
124
–
137
MPa
Flexural modulus
73.5
–
76.5
GPa
Flexural strength (modulus of rupture)
124
–
137
MPa
Shear modulus
27.5
–
28.9
GPa
Bulk modulus
68.8
–
78.7
GPa
Poisson’s ratio
0.322
–
0.338
Shape factor
38
Hardness – Vickers
75
–
83
HV
Elastic stored energy (springs)
103
–
125
kJ/m3
Fatigue strength at 10^7 cycles
81
–
94
MPa
Fatigue strength model (stress range) Parameters: Stress Ratio = -1, Number of Cycles = 1e7cycles
77.3
–
98.5
MPa
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Impact & fracture properties
Fracture toughness
18
–
20.5
MPa.m0.5
Toughness (G)
4.33
–
5.59
kJ/m2
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Thermal properties
Melting point
582
–
648
°C
Maximum service temperature
170
–
200
°C
Minimum service temperature
-273
°C
Thermal conductivity
124
–
166
W/m.°C
Specific heat capacity
944
–
982
J/kg.°C
Thermal expansion coefficient
19.5
–
20.5
µstrain/°C
Thermal shock resistance
82
–
92.2
°C
Thermal distortion resistance
6.18
–
8.33
MW/m
Latent heat of fusion
384
–
393
kJ/kg
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Electrical properties
Electrical resistivity
4.2
–
6.5
µohm.cm
Electrical conductivity
26.5
–
41.1
%IACS
Galvanic potential
-0.73
–
-0.65
V
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Magnetic properties
Magnetic type
Non-magnetic
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Optical, aesthetic and acoustic properties
Transparency
Opaque
Acoustic velocity
5230
–
5350
m/s
Mechanical loss coefficient (tan delta)
0.005
–
0.08
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Processing properties
Metal casting
Acceptable
Metal cold forming
Unsuitable
Metal hot forming
Unsuitable
Metal press forming
Unsuitable
Metal deep drawing
Unsuitable
Machining speed
48.8 m/min
Weldability Notes: Preheating is not required, post weld heat treatment is required
Excellent
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Durability
Water (fresh)
Excellent
Water (salt)
Acceptable
Weak acids
Excellent
Strong acids
Excellent
Weak alkalis
Acceptable
Strong alkalis
Unacceptable
Organic solvents
Excellent
Oxidation at 500C
Unacceptable
UV radiation (sunlight)
Excellent
Galling resistance (adhesive wear) Notes: Aluminum alloys perform poorly when self-mated but can be processed without galling when mated with steels.
Limited use
Flammability
Non-flammable
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Corrosion resistance
Stress corrosion cracking Note: Rated in chloride; Other susceptible environments: Halide, water
Slightly susceptible
Aluminum EN AC-44300 Die Cast (F) Standards with similar compositions
Australia: EA401 to AS 1874
Austria: AlSi12 to ONORM M3429
Belgium: AlSi12 to NBN P21-101
Canada: S12N to CSA, S12N to CSA HA.3, S12N to CSA HA.9
Czech Republic: 424330 to CSN
Europe: EN AB-44100 to CEN EN 1676, EN AB-44200 to CEN EN 1676, EN AB-44300 to CEN EN 1676, EN AC-44100 to CEN EN 1706, EN AC-44200 to CEN EN 1706, EN AC-44300 to CEN EN 1706
France: A-S12 to NF A50-703, A-S13 to NF A50-702
Germany: 3.2581/AlSi12 to DIN 1725-2, 3.2582/AlSi12 to DIN 1725-2
Hungary: OAlSi12 to MSZ 3713
India: 4600 to IS 202
International: AlSi12 to ISO 3522, AlSi12Fe to ISO 3522
Italy: 4514/G-AlSi13 to UNI
Japan: AD2.1 to JIS H2118, ADC2 to JIS H5302
Norway: 17510 to NS 17510
South Africa: Al-Si12 to SABS 991, Al-Si12Fe to SABS 992, SA20(Al-Si12A) to SABS 989, SA22(Al-Si12B) to SABS 989
Spain: L-2520 to UNE 38-203, L-2520 to UNE 38-252
UK: LM6 to BS 1490
USA: B413.0, B413.1, UNS A24130, UNS A24131
Yugoslavia: 3.4001.00/AlSi12 to JUS C.C2.300, 3.4002.00/AlSi12(Fe) to JUS C.C2.300
