General
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Density | 23.0 °C | 2.76 g/cm³ Show Material materials with Density of 2.76 g/cm³ |
Mechanical
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Elastic modulus | 23.0 °C | 70 - 72 GPa Show Material materials with Elastic modulus of 70 - 72 GPa | |
Elongation | 23.0 °C | 8 - 12 % Show Material materials with Elongation of 8 - 12 % | |
Fatigue strength | 23.0 °C | 100 MPa Show Material materials with Fatigue strength of 100 MPa | measured after 10⁷ cycles, R = 1 |
Tensile strength | 23.0 °C | 375 - 400 MPa Show Material materials with Tensile strength of 375 - 400 MPa | |
Yield strength | 23.0 °C | 320 - 350 MPa Show Material materials with Yield strength of 320 - 350 MPa |
Thermal
| Property | Temperature | Value | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Coefficient of thermal expansion | 23.0 °C | 2.19E-5 - 2.9E-5 1/K Show Material materials with Coefficient of thermal expansion of 2.19E-5 - 2.9E-5 1/K | measured from 20-300°C |
Melting point | 475 - 642 °C Show Material materials with Melting point of 475 - 642 °C | ||
Thermal conductivity | 23.0 °C | 152 - 200 W/(m·K) Show Material materials with Thermal conductivity of 152 - 200 W/(m·K) |
Electrical
| Property | Temperature | Value |
|---|---|---|
Electrical conductivity | 23.0 °C | 2.09E+7 - 2.49E+7 S/m Show Material materials with Electrical conductivity of 2.09E+7 - 2.49E+7 S/m |
Chemical properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
Aluminium | balance |
Copper | 0.35 - 1 % Show Material materials with Copper of 0.35 - 1 % |
Iron | 0 - 0.15 % Show Material materials with Iron of 0 - 0.15 % |
Magnesium | 1 - 2 % Show Material materials with Magnesium of 1 - 2 % |
Manganese | 0 - 0.1 % Show Material materials with Manganese of 0 - 0.1 % |
Other | 0 - 0.15 % Show Material materials with Other of 0 - 0.15 % |
Silicon | 0 - 0.15 % Show Material materials with Silicon of 0 - 0.15 % |
Titanium | 0 - 0.2 % Show Material materials with Titanium of 0 - 0.2 % |
Vanadium | 0.05 - 0.3 % Show Material materials with Vanadium of 0.05 - 0.3 % |
Zinc | 4 - 5.5 % Show Material materials with Zinc of 4 - 5.5 % |
Zirconium | 0.05 - 0.3 % Show Material materials with Zirconium of 0.05 - 0.3 % |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application areas | Suspension components, steering knuckles, control arms | |
| Corrosion properties | Good SCC and general corrosion resistance | |
| General machinability | Very good machinability | |
| Processing history | Temper: T6 | |
| Processing methods | Melt treatment and casting: Grain refinement with Ti-B is required, addition of Ti-B improves castability, casting temperature: 680°C to 720°C | |