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THE ALUMINIUM EVOLUTION

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Standard: UNI EN 1676 and 1706

Alloy group: Al Si
Alloy designation: EN AB and AC 44500 Al Si 12 (Fe)(b)
Replaces: DIN 230 D

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION %

ELEMENTS
ALLOY Individual Global
Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Cr Ni Zn Pb Sn Ti impurities impurities

min 10,5
, 0,45
,
EN AB 44500
max 13,5 0,90 0,18 0,55 0,40 - - 0,30 - - 0,15 0,05 0,25
min 10,5
DIN 230 D
max 13,5 0,8 0,08 0,40 0,05 - - 0,10 - - 0,15 0,05 0,25

MECHANICAL FEATURES DETECTED FROM SEPARATE CASTING TEST SPECIMENS

Rm Sp 0,2 A HB
Temper Tensile strenght Yield strenght Elongation Brinell hardness
gp
Casting process designation
g
s EN 1706 DIN 1725 EN 1706 DIN 1725 EN 1706 DIN 1725 EN 1706 DIN 1725
Mpa N/mm2 Mpa N/mm2 % % HBW HB
SAND (as cast)

SHELL (as cast)

PRESSURE DIE (as cast) F 240 220 - 280 140 140 - 180 1 1-3 60 60 - 100

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES (indicative values subject to the UNI EN and ex DIN Standards)

DENSITY 2.68 Kg/dm³ THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY at 20°C 130 - 160 W/(m K)

570 Ԩ LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION from 20 t 100Ԩ -
MELTING RANGE or MELTING POINT
580 Ԩ LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION from 20 t 200Ԩ 20.0-10-6/°C
SPECIFIC HEAT (at 100)° 0.90 J/Gk LINEAR THERMAL EXPANSION from 20 t 300Ԩ -
LATENT HEAT OF MELTING SUGGESTED MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 740 Ԩ
LINEAR SHRINKAGE IN HIGH PRESSURE P 0.4 - 0.6 % SUGGESTED CASTING TEMPERATURE
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY 16 - 22 MS/m °in sand -
MODULUS OF ELASTICITY 7500 Kg/mm² °in shell -
°in pressure die 640 - 680

TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES, QUALITATIVE INDICATIONS

STRENGTH AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE(to 200°C) CORRECT RESISTANCE TO HOT TEARING EXCELLENT

GENERAL RESISTANCE TO CORROSION MEDIOCRE PRESSURE TIGHTNESS CORRECT
MACHINABILITY MEDIOCRE WELDABILITY MEDIOCRE
CASTABILITY EXCELLENT DECORATIVE ANODISING OT RECOMMENDE
POLISHING MEDIUM PROTECTIVE ANODISING OT RECOMMENDE

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 RAFFMETAL
THE ALUMINIUM EVOLUTION
Leghe di alluminio in colata continua.
continua Continuous casting aluminium alloys

Standard: UNI EN 1676 and 1706

Alloy group: Al Si
Alloy designation: EN AB and AC 44500 Al Si 12 (Fe)(b)
Replaces: DIN 230 D

GENERALITIES REGARDING USE

The ingot recasting process must be carried out as quickly as possible and overheating must be avoided (maximum melting temperature 740Ԩ).

The iron tools that can come into contact with the liquid metal must be appropriately painted to prevent contamination of the alloy.

The best results for refining the alloy are reached by treatments with inert gases such as nitrogen and/or argon with the intent of removing the
hydrogen dissolved and the oxides present in the bath of molten metal. Better distribution of the gas in the molten metal is obtained by the use of
relevant rotors. Pay particular attention that all transfer operations of the molten metal are performed with less turbulence possible. It is
recommended to leave the molten metal at rest for a few minutes before starting casting. Careful skimming operations of the bath are recommended.

The re-cycling of risers and casting appendixes is allowed but within the limits of 40% of the total weight of the load.

The EN 44500 alloy is delivered by RAFFMETAL exclusively under the form of ingots produced with Continuous Casting, this has the following
advantages:
- Lower presence of oxides with consequent reduced aptitude for the formation of HARD POINTS
- Fine and even structure with reduced quantity and dimension intermetallic compounds
- Reduced hydrogen content in relation to the high solidification speed.
- Possibility of customising according to different options of the dimensions and geometry of the stack
- Less risk of explosion of the ingot in the melting phase owing to the smaller presence of open shrinkage cavities.
- Improved metal yield owing to the excellent surface quality of the ingot

SPECIFICITY REGARDING USE

his alloy is proposed among the most classical Aluminium-Silicone eutectic suitable for the pressurised casting process, with relatively important purity
features and therefore it is fundamental always to pay attention so that the melting furnaces and tools used in contact with the liquid metal are clean.
Attention must be paid to quality and quantity (not over 50% of the load) of the risers recycled
recycled, over which the alloy does not have particular criticalities
linked to the chemical composition. The use of any "modification" treatments is exceptional and must be evaluated with great attention considering the
coupling with the high pressure casting.

TYPICAL USE
Alloy used for the production of castings with complex shapes in pressurised casting mode with good mechanical features joined with a good resistance to
corrosion.
EN 44500 alloy is in compliance with the EN 601 foodstuff Standard.

COMPARISON WITH EQUIVALENT OR SIMILAR FOREIGN STANDARDS

ITALY GERMANY FRANCE G.B.R. USA ISO JAPAN TURKEY
UNI (Din1725/5-86) (NFA57-105) (BS1490-88) (ASTM B179-82) (3522-84) (JIS H2211-92) (ETIAL)
Equivalent 230 D AS 12
Similar 4514 230 A LM 20 413.2 ETIAL - 141

HEAT TREATMENTS

It is not envisioned and the chemical composition of the alloy does not allow particular response to the heat treatment

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