Sep 27 2012
Topics Covered
Introduction
Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
Mechanical Properties
Thermal Properties
Introduction
Aluminium / Aluminum alloys have high electrical conductivity and strong corrosion resistance. These alloys tend to lose some of their strength at high temperatures ranging between 200 and 250°C (392 and 482°F). However, their strength can be increased at subzero temperatures, making them a suitable low-temperature alloy.
The following datasheet will provide more details about Aluminium / aluminum casting A03600 alloy.
Chemical Composition
The following table shows the chemical composition of Aluminium / aluminum casting A03600 alloy.
|
Element |
Imperial |
|
Aluminum, Al |
85.1 - 90.6 |
|
Silicon, Si |
9 - 10 |
|
Iron, Fe |
2 |
|
Copper, Cu |
0.60 |
|
Nickel, Ni |
0.50 |
|
Zinc, Zn |
0.50 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
0.40 - 0.60 |
|
Manganese, Mn |
0.35 |
|
Tin, Sn |
0.15 |
|
Other, total |
0.25 |
Physical Properties
The following table shows the physical properties of Aluminium / aluminum casting A03600 alloy.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Density |
2.79 g/cm3 |
0.101 lb/in³ |
Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of Aluminium / aluminum casting A03600 alloy are outlined in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Tensile strength, ultimate |
300 MPa |
43500 psi |
|
Tensile strength, yield (@0.2%) |
170 MPa |
24700 psi |
|
Fatigue strength (@# of cycles 5.00e+8, rotary bend) |
138 MPa |
20000 psi |
|
Shear strength |
190 MPa |
27600 psi |
|
Modulus of elasticity |
70-80 GPa |
10153-11603 ksi |
|
Shear modulus |
26.5 GPa |
3840 ksi |
|
Poissons ratio |
0.33 |
0.33 |
|
Elongation at break (in 50 mm) |
2.50% |
2.50% |
|
Hardness, Brinell |
75 |
75 |
|
Machinability (0-100 Scale (100=best)) |
50 |
50 |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of aluminum casting A03600 alloy are given in the following table.
|
Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
|
Thermal expansion co-efficient (@20-100°C/68-212°F, AA; typical) |
20.9 µm/m°C |
11.6 µin/in°F |
|
Thermal conductivity (AA; typical at 25°C) |
113 W/mK |
784 BTU in/hr.ft².°F |