Alloy | Temper | Tensile strength | 0.2% proof stress | Elongation | Features | Examples of applicable parts |
MPa | MPa | % |
AC1B | T6 | 420 | 380 | 8 | High strength
Poor castability | Parts for overhead lines,automotive parts,hydraulic parts for aircrafts, etc. |
AC2A | T6 | 345 | 280 | 1.6 | Small elongation
Good castability | Manifolds,pump bodies,cylinder heads, etc. |
AC2B | T6 | 305 | 200 | 0.9 | Good castability | Cylinder heads,crankcases, etc. |
AC3A | T6 | 195 | 75 | 11.6 | Good fluidity and corrosion resistance Low proof stress | Thin-walled cases and covers with complicated shapes |
AC4A | T6 | 300 | 250 | 3.2 | Good castability, good toughness | Manifolds,brake drums,transmission cases |
AC4B | T6 | 345 | 250 | 1.6 | High strength, small elongation Good castability | Crankcases,cylinder heads,manifolds |
AC4C | T6 | 285 | 225 | 7.3 | Good castability
Good pressure resistance and corrosion resistance | Hydraulic parts,transmission cases,aircraft parts,illumination parts, etc. |
AC4CH | T6 | 260 | 157 | 16.8 | Good castability Good mechanical properties | Wheels,engine parts,hydraulic parts,aircraft parts, etc. |
AC4D | T6 | 320 | 240 | 4.1 | Good castability
Good pressure resistance | Cylinder heads,crankcases,fuel pump bodies, etc. |
AC7A | F | 245 | 105 | 5.3 | Good corrosion resistance, anodized Poor castability | Parts for overhead lines,ship parts,office machines,aircraft illumination parts |
AC8A | T6 | 335 | 310 | 1 | Heat resistant, wear resistant Small thermal expansion | Automotive pistons,pulleys,bearings, etc. |
AC8B | T6 | 335 | 315 | 1 | Heat resistant, wear resistant Small thermal expansion | Automotive pistons,pulleys,bearings, etc. |
AC8C | T6 | 390 | 255 | 1 | Heat resistant, wear resistant Small thermal expansion | Automotive pistons,pulleys,bearings, etc. |
AC9A | T6 | 150 | 150 | 0.1 | Heat resistant, wear resistant Small thermal expansion, poor castability | Pistons etc. |
AC9B | T6 | 185 | 155 | 0.5 | Heat resistant, wear resistant Small thermal expansion, poor castability | Wheels,engine parts,hydraulic parts,aircraft parts, etc. |