Aluminum Alloy Mechanical Properties Specifications Rev. 2017 - Cabiran (1991) Ltd.
Chemical Composition Mechanical Properties (min.)
Alloy Applicable U.T.S Y.P
Type Specification Elong. Castabilty Notes
Al Si Cu Mg Fe Ti Others Temper ksi ksi
%
{MPa} {MPa}
Zn - 0.10
AMS-A-21180; AMS 4218 Balance 6.5-7.5 0.20 Max. 0.25-0.45 0.20 Max. 0.2 Max. 40 {275} 30 {206} 3 Electronics and thin parts
Mn - 0.10
A356 Cabiran Capability T6 42 {290} 32 {220} 5 Excellent Separate Test Bars
40 {275} 30 {206} 3 Integral Test Bars
Cabiran Exceptions
Zn - 0.10
AMS-A-21180; AMS 4219 Balance 6.5-7.5 0.20 Max. 0.40-0.7 0.20 Max. 0.04-0.20 Mn - 0.10 45 {310} 35 {241} 3 Structural applications, aircraft parts and impellers.
Be - Free
A357 Cabiran Capability T6 45 {310} 35 {241} 5 Excellent Separate Test Bars
41 {282} 32 {221} 5 Integral Test Bars
47 {324} 36 {248} 5 Coupon / Cut from part requires high properties
Cabiran Exceptions See below
Mn - 0.10 Submersed jet-a fuel pumps, high corrosion
AMS-A-21180; AMS 4288 Balance 6.5-7.5 - 0.55-0.6 0.10 Max. 0.10-0.20
Be - Free resistance, high straight premium castings.
E357 Cabiran Capability T6 45 {310} 36 {248} 3 Excellent Integral Test Bars / Coupon
51 {352} 42 {290} 5 Separate Test Bars
Cabiran Exceptions
Zn - 0.10
AMS-A-21180; AMS 4289 Balance 6.5-7.5 0.20 Max. 0.40-0.7 0.10 Max. 0.04-0.20 Mn - 0.10 41 {282} 32 {220} 3 High straight premium castings, aircraft chassis.
Be - Free
F357 Cabiran Capability T6 41 {282} 32 {220} 3 Excellent Separate / Integral Test Bars
47 {324} 36 {248} 5 Coupon / Cut from part requires high properties
Cabiran Exceptions See below
Good hot cracking and corrosion resistance, high
Zn - 0.10 straight at elevated temp.
AMS-A-21180; AMS 4215 Balance 4.5-5.5 1.0-1.5 0.40-0.6 0.20 Max. 0.20 Max. 37 {255} 30 {206} 2
Mn - 0.10 Typical uses include valve bodies, aircraft chassis,
and engine and machine parts.
C355 T6 Excellent
Cabiran Capabilty 43 {296} 35 {241} 2-3 Separate Test Bars
41 {283} 31 {234} 3 Integral Test Bars
Cabiran Exceptions 41 {283} 34 {234} 3 Integral Test Bars
High straight alloy, used typically on close engine
Mn - 0.20-0.40
AMS-A-21180; AMS 4229 Balance 0.05 Max. 4.0-5.0 0.15-0.35 0.10 Max. 0.15-0.35 60 {414} 50 {345} 3 parts, high temp operation, high levels of Silver (Ag)
Ag - 0.40-1.0
for better stability in high corrosive environment.
A201 Cabiran Capability T7 60 {414} 50 {345} 3 Fair Integral / Cut from part Test Bars
69 {476} 62 {427} 4 Separate Test Bars
Cabiran Exceptions See below
Ni - 1.3-1.8
Zn - 0.10
Mn - 0.20-0.30
Good resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
Sb - 0.10-0.40
AMS 4225 Balance 0.20 Max. 4.5-5.5 - 0.30 Max. 0.15-0.25 32 {220} 24 {165} 1.5 Moderate strength and good stability up to 300°C
Sb+Co - 0.6
(600°F)
Ti+Zr - 0.50
A203 T6 Fair
Co - 0.10-0.40
Zr - 0.10-0.30
Cabiran Capability 40 {275} 30 {206} 1.5 Separate / Integral Test Bars
Cabiran Exceptions 42 {290} 31 {234} 2-3 Integral / Cut from part Test Bars
The strongest cast aluminum alloy currently
available. Improved: compositional and mechanical
B - 1.25-1.55 properties, resistance to stress corrosion cracking,
AMS 4471 Balance 0.10 Max. 4.2-5.0 0.20-0.33 0.08 Max. 3.0-3.85 66 {455} 59 {407} 3-6
Ag - 0.6-0.9 properties at elevated temperatures. Elimination of
segregation issues in large sections and reduction
A205 T7 Excellent
of shrinkage
Cabiran Capability Separate / Integral / Cut from part Test Bars
Cabiran Exceptions
Controlled solidification consult on Cabiran’s capability with engineering
A201 applications require long development times (2-6 months typically) due to shrink/hot tearing tendency
