Norm: UNI EN 1676 e 1706

Numeric designation: EN AB and AC - 44300

Symbolic designation: EN AB and AC - AlSi12(Fe)(a)

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION %

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

Min 10,5 0,45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EN AB 44300
EN 1676:2020
Max 13,5 0,9 0,08 0,55 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,15 0,05 0,05 0,15 0,05 0,25

Min 10,5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EN AC 44300
EN 1706:2020
Max 13,5 1,0 0,10 0,55 0,05 0,05 0,05 0,15 0,05 0,05 0,15 0,05 0,25

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

HIGH PRESSURE F 240 130 1 60 60 - 90

DIE CASTING

*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 2,68 Kg/dm³ ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY EN 1706:2020 16 - 22 MS/m

SPECIFIC HEAT 0,90 J/gK THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY EN 1706:2020 130 - 160 W/(m K)
(at 100 °C)
LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION EN 1706:2020
ELASTIC MODULUS 75 GPa 20∙10-6/K
(20 °C - 100 °C)
Norm: UNI EN 1676 e 1706

Numeric designation: EN AB and AC - 44300

Symbolic designation: EN AB and AC - AlSi12(Fe)(a)

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

CASTABILITY A DECORATIVE ANODIZING E

REASISTANCE TO HOT TEARING A ABILITY TO BE WELDED D

PRESSURE TIGHTNESS C ABILITY TO BE POLISHED D

MACHINABILITY STRENGHT AT ROOM

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

RESISTANCE TO CORROSION B/C DUCTILITY C

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

GUIDELINES FOR USE

The ingot re-melting process must be carried out as fast as possible and overheating must be avoided (maximum melting temperature 740°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% of the total charge weight.

Heat Treatment - Alloy not to be treated.

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.

USUAL APPLICATIONS

This alloy is suitable for complex castings, thanks to its good pressure tightness and weldability. It is used in the automotive, engine, railway, aeronautics and
armoury industries.
This alloy complies (for information) 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.