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### **Product Introduction: Aluminum 4013 Alloy** **Overview** Aluminum 4013 Alloy is a versatile aluminum-silicon casting alloy designed to provide an optimal balance of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, and manufacturing characteristics. As a heat-treatable alloy, it offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio and good dimensional stability, making it suitable for various automotive, industrial, and general engineering applications requiring reliable performance in demanding conditions. --- ### **1. Chemical Composition (Typical Weight %)** | Element | Content (%) | |---------|-------------| | **Aluminum (Al)** | Balance | | **Silicon (Si)** | 4.5 - 5.5 | | **Copper (Cu)** | 0.8 - 1.2 | | **Magnesium (Mg)** | 0.20 - 0.35 | | **Iron (Fe)** | ≤ 0.20 | | **Manganese (Mn)** | 0.20 - 0.40 | | **Zinc (Zn)** | ≤ 0.15 | | **Titanium (Ti)** | 0.05 - 0.15 | | **Others (Each)** | ≤ 0.05 | | **Others (Total)** | ≤ 0.15 | --- ### **2. Physical Properties** | Property | Value / Description | |----------|---------------------| | **Density** | 2.72 g/cm³ | | **Melting Range** | 570 - 620 °C | | **Electrical Conductivity** | 38-42% IACS | | **Thermal Conductivity** | 150-165 W/m·K | | **Coefficient of Thermal Expansion** | 22.0 × 10⁻⁶/°C | | **Modulus of Elasticity** | 71 GPa | | **Hardness (Brinell)** | 80-100 HB (T6 temper) | --- ### **3. Mechanical Properties (Typical Values)** | Temper | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Yield Strength (MPa) | Elongation (%) | |--------|------------------------|----------------------|----------------| | **F (As-cast)** | 160-200 | 110-140 | 2-4 | | **T5** | 220-260 | 180-220 | 3-5 | | **T6** | 270-310 | 230-270 | 3-6 | | **T7** | 240-280 | 200-240 | 4-8 | --- ### **4. International Standards** | Standard Body | Designation | |---------------|-------------| | **Aluminum Association (AA)** | AA 4013 | | **European Standard (EN)** | EN AW-4013 | | **ISO** | AlSi5Cu1Mg | | **UNS** | A94013 | | **GB/T (China)** | ZL105A | --- ### **5. Product Applications** **Automotive Applications:** - Engine mounting brackets - Transmission cases - Oil pump housings - Intake manifolds - Suspension components **Industrial Applications:** - Pump bodies and housings - Valve bodies - Compressor parts - Machine tool components - Food processing equipment **General Engineering:** - Structural brackets - Gearbox housings - Hydraulic components - Marine hardware - Architectural fittings --- ### **6. Key Characteristics & Advantages** - **Good Strength and Ductility Balance**: Optimal combination of mechanical properties - **Excellent Castability**: Good fluidity with minimal shrinkage porosity - **Heat Treatable**: Responsive to solution treatment and precipitation hardening - **Good Machinability**: Performs well in machining operations - **Moderate Corrosion Resistance**: Suitable for most industrial environments - **Good Pressure Tightness**: Excellent for pressure-containing applications - **Dimensional Stability**: Minimal distortion during heat treatment --- ### **7. Special Features** **Metallurgical Characteristics:** - Fine eutectic silicon structure - Good grain refinement response - Stable intermetallic phases - Consistent microstructure **Manufacturing Advantages:** - Suitable for sand and permanent mold casting - Good weldability for repairs - Responsive to modification treatments - Predictable solidification behavior - Good surface finish in as-cast condition --- ### **8. Quality and Performance** - Meets international casting standards - Consistent batch-to-batch properties - Good fatigue resistance - Suitable for high-integrity applications - Reliable performance in dynamic loading conditions **Disclaimer:** The information provided is for reference purposes only. Specific properties may vary depending on casting methods, section thickness, heat treatment parameters, and foundry practices. For critical applications, always consult technical data sheets from material suppliers and conduct appropriate testing. Mechanical properties are particularly influenced by solidification rates and modification treatments.

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