EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe) | EN AC-46000 Material Datasheet - Properties - Materials Portal

EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe) | EN AC-46000 Material Datasheet

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Material Description

Material NumberMaterial Number (single)StandardRange of ApplicationStandard StatusCountryPredecessorSuccessorRemark
EN AC-46000 (DIN EN 1706 : 1998-06) EN AC-46000 DIN EN 1706 : 1998-06DIN EN 1706 : 1998-06 replaced by DIN EN 1706 : 2013-12ReplacedGermanyGD-AlSi9Cu3EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe)Material EN AC-AlSi9Cu3(Fe) is produced as diecast. It shows the following casting characteristics and properties: plasticity: good heat crack resistance: good pressure tightness: acceptable workability (after heat-treatment): good corrosion resistance: insufficient decorative anodic oxidation: not advisable weldability: unsuitable polishability: acceptable strength at room temperature: good strength at increased temp. (up to 200°C): good ductility (impact strength): insufficient fatigue strength amounts 60 to 90 N/mm² ( best available casting method, values for vibration durability up to 50*10 hoch 6 cycles [Woehler diagram]). Diecasting weldability depends on the embedded gas amount and is mostly insufficient. For certain casting methods are achievable good to acceptable values. To the comparable DIN-mark GD-AlSi9Cu3, mat. No. 3.2163, acc. to DIN 1725-2 : 1986-02 applies: The material an all-round alloy of excellent casting properties and high machinability. It has a lower tendency to cavities and it is mostly unhardened. It is suitable for complex, thin-walled, pressure tight, vibration resistant and impact loaded casting parts. Application: Complex machine and engine parts for vehicle industry, e-technics, mining etc., crank and other cases, electro engine parts, end shields and brackets, cylinder heads, paneling etc.

Chemical Composition

Cr [%]Cu [%]Fe [%]Mg [%]Mn [%]Ni [%]Pb [%]Si [%]Sn [%]Ti [%]Zn [%]SourceRemark
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Mechanical Properties

Casting MethodConditionTemperature [°C]Tensile Strength [MPa]Yield Strength (0.2% offset) [MPa]Elongation A50 [%]Hardness HB | HBWSource
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Physical Properties

Temperature [°C]Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (reference 20°C) [10^-6*K^-1]Thermal Conductivity [W/(m*K)]Electric Conductivity [MS/m]Source
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Mean Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (reference 20°C) [10^-6*K^-1] vs Temperature [°C]

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Cross Reference

Material NameCountryStandard
BA 323AustraliaAS 1874
AlSi8Cu3FeBelgiumNBN P 21-101
A-S9U3FranceNF A 50-702
AlSi9Cu3FeGreat BritainBS 1490
LM24Great BritainBS 1490
4420IndiaIS 202
A-24IndiaIS 202
4420IndiaIS 617
A-24IndiaIS 617
Al-Si8Cu3FeInternationalISO 3522
ADC 10JapanJIS H 5202
AlSi9Cu3NorwayNS 17501
AlSi8Cu3AustriaÖNORM M 3429
144251SwedenMNC 41
144251SwedenSIS 144251
AlSi8Cu3SwitzerlandVSM 10895/12
Al-8Si3CuSpainUNE 38-263
L-2530SpainUNE 38-263
Al-Si8Cu3FeTurkeyTS 410
GD-AlSi9Cu3 (3.2163)GermanyDIN 1725-2

Material Compliance

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EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe) (EN AC-46000; DIN EN 1706 : 1998-06)

Linear-elastic

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Alternating stress

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Yield strength

Temperature [°C]0.2% Proof strength [MPa]
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Coefficient thermal expansion

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Tensile strength

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Thermal conductivity

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Classification

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Designation

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EN AC-Al Si9Cu3(Fe) (cast condition)

Yield strength

Temperature [°C]0.2% Proof strength [MPa]
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Tensile strength

Temperature [°C]Tensile strength [MPa]
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Classification

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