Norm: UNI EN 1676 e 1706

Numeric designation: EN AB and AC - 46200

Symbolic designation: EN AB and AC - AlSi8Cu3

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION %

ELEMENTS
ALLOY DESIGNATION
Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Pb Sn Ti Other each Other total

Min 7,5 0 2,0 0,15 0,15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EN AB 46200
EN 1676:2020
Max 9,5 0,7 3,5 0,65 0,55 0,05 0,35 1,2 0,1* 0,15 0,20 0,05 0,25

Min 7,5 0 2,0 0,15 0,05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EN AC 46200
EN 1706:2020
Max 9,5 0,8 3,5 0,65 0,55 0,05 0,35 1,2 0,1* 0,15 0,25 0,05 0,25

*Raffmetal limit (According to EU norms, Pb is 0,25% max)

NOTE: Other each includes the limits of all elements unspecified in the grid.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
(Mechanical properties obtained from samples cast separately at +20°C room temperature)

Rm Rp02 A HB R Fatigue*

Tensile strength Yield strength Elongation Brinell hardness Fatigue resistance

CASTING PROCESS TEMPER
(condition) DESIGNATION
EN 1706:2020 EN 1706:2020 EN 1706:2020 EN 1706:2020 EN 1706:2020

MPa MPa % HBW MPa

SAND F 150 90 1 60 60 - 90

PERMANENT MOULD F 170 100 1 75 60 - 90

PERMANENT MOULD T5 190 130 <1 80 60 - 90

PERMANENT MOULD T6 280 250 <1 95 60 - 90

*Values for tests under rotating bending conditions up to 107 cycles (Wöhler curve)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
(The following properties are spoilt by the variation of the chemical composition, by its metallurgic structure, casting integrity and casting conditions, therefore these values are approximate)

SPECIFIC WEIGHT 2,77 Kg/dm³ ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY EN 1706:2020 14 - 18 MS/m

SPECIFIC HEAT 0,88 J/gK THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY EN 1706:2020 110 - 130 W/(m K)
(at 100 °C)
LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION EN 1706:2020
ELASTIC MODULUS 75 GPa 21∙10-6/K
(20 °C - 100 °C)
Norm: UNI EN 1676 e 1706

Numeric designation: EN AB and AC - 46200

Symbolic designation: EN AB and AC - AlSi8Cu3

TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES
(Quality indications excerpted from the norm EN 1706:2020)

CASTABILITY B DECORATIVE ANODIZING E

REASISTANCE TO HOT TEARING B ABILITY TO BE WELDED B

PRESSURE TIGHTNESS B* ABILITY TO BE POLISHED C

MACHINABILITY STRENGHT AT ROOM

B B
(after cast) TEMPERATURE
MACHINABILITY STRENGHT AT ELEVATED
- A
(after heat treatement) TEMPERATURE (200°C)

RESISTANCE TO CORROSION D DUCTILITY C

A: EXCELLENT, B: GOOD, C: FAIR, D: POOR, E: NOT RECOMMENDED, F: UNSUITABLE

*As regards EN AC-46200, in pressure die casting, it would switch into a C .

GUIDELINES FOR USE

The ingot re-melting process must be carried out as fast as possible and overheating must be avoided (maximum melting temperature 750°C). Iron tools that may
be touched by the liquid metal must be specially painted to avoid spoiling the alloy. The best alloy purification results are achieved by treating the alloy with inert
gases, such as nitrogen and/or argon, to remove dissolved hydrogen and any oxides in the liquid bath. A careful skimming of the bath is recommended. It is allowed
to recycle sprues and casting appendages up to 40% out of the total charge weight.

Heat Treatment - The possible treatments and the properties to be potentially achieved are listed in the table “MECHANICAL PROPERTIES”.

FURTHER FEATURES OF THE ALLOY

Resistance to weathering and seawater - Limited resistance to weathering; not suitable for applications directly touched by seawater.
Notes - Castability is excellent and makes it possible to use it a lot. The higher the content of Mg is, the more this alloy tends to hot tearing, even if this tendency
is not well-defined. A refining treatment with TiB refiners is recommended to achieve compact components, while a modification treatment with Sodium (Na) or
Strontium (Sr) is necessary to increase deformability.

USUAL APPLICATIONS

A versatile alloy for complex, thin-walled castings; resistant to high temperatures. It is used in the engine industry and in the construction sector.
This alloy does not comply with Standard EN 601.

DISCLAIMER

Contents are for information purposes only, they do not assure the mentioned properties. The user is held responsible for decisions based on such information and they are not exonerated from verification. Should
this not be carried out, Raffmetal S.p.A. assumes no liability.