SAE A356.0 Aluminium Alloys

Material group: Nonferrous Alloys / Aluminium Alloys
Country / Standard: United States / SAE

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Latest Update: 2023-05
Total number of updates: 8
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SAE A356.0 Chemical Composition

CRITERIA
VALUE
UNIT
CAS NUMBER
CRITERIA
Al
VALUE
Remainder
UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7429-90-5
CRITERIA
Cu
VALUE
≤ 0.20
UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7440-50-8
CRITERIA
Fe
VALUE
≤ 0.20
UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7439-89-6
CRITERIA
Mg
VALUE
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UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7439-95-4
CRITERIA
Mn
VALUE
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UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7439-96-5
CRITERIA
Other each
VALUE
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%
CAS NUMBER
CRITERIA
Other total
VALUE
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%
CAS NUMBER
CRITERIA
Si
VALUE
val1
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UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7440-21-3
CRITERIA
Ti
VALUE
val1
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UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7440-32-6
CRITERIA
Zn
VALUE
val1
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UNIT
%
CAS NUMBER
7440-66-6

SAE J452: 2018 / Chemical compositions, mechanical and physical properties of SAE aluminum casting alloys

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SAE A356.0 Physical Properties

Temperature

PROPERTY / VALUE
Compression Modulus
72 GPa
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Modulus of Elasticity
69 — 79 GPa
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Density
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kg/dm³
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Thermal Conductivity
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W/(m∙°C)
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Electrical Resistivity
0.0442 Ω∙mm²/m
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Electrical Conductivity
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S/m
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Melting Temperature
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°C
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Poisson Coefficient
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Shear Modulus
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GPa
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)
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10-6/°C
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SAE A356.0 Heat Treatments

  • Temper T6
    Sand Castings
    Solution Heat Treated(1) at 538 ± 6°C (1000 ± 10°F), 12 hours;
    Precipitation Heat Treated at 154(2) ± 6°C (310(2) ± 10°F), 2-5 hours.
    Permanent Mold Castings
    Solution Heat Treated(1) at 538 ± 6°C (1000 ± 10°F), 6-12 hours;
    Precipitation Heat Treated at 154(2) ± 6°C (310(2) ± 10°F), 2-5 hours.
    Temper T61
    Permanent Mold Castings
    Solution Heat Treated(1) at 538 ± 6°C (1000 ± 10°F), 6-12 hours;
    Precipitation Heat Treated at 154(2) ± 6°C (310(2) ± 10°F), 6-12 hours.
    Temper T7
    Sand Castings
    Solution Heat Treated(1) at 538 ± 6°C (1000 ± 10°F), 12 hours;
    Precipitation Heat Treated at 227(2) ± 6°C (440(2) ± 10°F), 8 hours.
    Temper T71
    Sand Castings
    Solution Heat Treated(1) at 538 ± 6°C (1000 ± 10°F), 12 hours;
    Precipitation Heat Treated at 246(2) ± 6°C (475(2) ± 10°F), 3 hours.
    Stress relieve for dimensional stability as follows: (1) Hold at 413 ± 14°C (775 ± 25°F) for 5 h. Then (2) furnace cool to 343°C (650°F) for 2 or more h. Then (3) furnace cool to 232°C (450°F) for not more than 1/2 h. Then (4) furnace cool to 121°C (250°F) for approximately 2 h. Then (5) cool to room temperature in still air outside the furnace.

    (1) Quench in water at 65 to 100°C (150 to 212°F) except as noted.
    (2) Quench in water at 65 to 100°C (150 to 212°F) for controlled time of 10–20 s only, then cool in still air outside the furnace.
  • Solution heat treatment shall be at the temperature: 538°C (1000°F), minimum soak time is 6 hours and Quenched;
    Final solution heat treatment above 543°C (1010°F) may require an intermediate solution heat treatment of 1 hour minimum at 538 to 543°C (1000 to 1010°F) to prevent eutectic melting of magnesium-rich phases during final solution heat treatment.
    Temper after Solution treatment shall be T4 and delay at room temperature.
    Annealing at 441°C (825°F), minimum soak time is 1 hour; Air cooling;

    Aging (precipitation heat treatment):
    Condition before Aging W or T4;
    Aging at 154°C (310°F), soak time is 2-6 hours;
    Temper T6 after Aging.

    Aging (precipitation heat treatment):
    Condition before Aging W or T4;
    Aging at 154°C (310°F), soak time is 6-10 hours;
    Temper T61 after Aging.

    Aging (precipitation heat treatment):
    Condition before Aging W or T4;
    Aging at 246°C (475°F), soak time is 3-6 hours;
    Temper T71 after Aging.

SAE A356.0 Mechanical Properties

Temperature

PROPERTY / VALUE
Tensile Strength
≥ 180 MPa
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Brinell Hardness (HB)
55 — 105
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Compression Yield Strength
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MPa
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Elongation, A
≥ 2 %
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Yield Strength, Rp0.2
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MPa
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SAE A356.0 International Equivalent Materials

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A13560
STANDARD
UNS
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Official
MATERIAL
A356.0
STANDARD
AA
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Official
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SB-26 A356.0
STANDARD
ASME
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
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Composition 100%
MATERIAL
SB-108 A356.0
STANDARD
ASME
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
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Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 108 A356.0
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
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Official
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B 26 A356.0
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
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Official
MATERIAL
A356
STANDARD
AA
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 686 A356.0 Class 10
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 618 A356.0
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 686 A356.0 Class 1
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
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Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 686 A356.0 Class 2
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 686 A356.0 Class 3
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%
MATERIAL
B 275 A356.0
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%
MATERIAL
3.2374
STANDARD
WL
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
Germany
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Official
MATERIAL
B 275 SC70B
STANDARD
ASTM
COUNTRY / PRODUCER
United States
EQUIVALENCE CATEGORY
Composition 100%

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  • 121Cross References
  • 30Composition
  • 51Mechanical Properties
  • 43Physical Properties
  • 2Heat Treatment
  • -Metallography
  • -Machinability
  • 20Stress-Strain
  • -Formability
  • 25Fatigue
  • -Fracture
  • 1Creep
  • 1Joints
  • -Coatings
  • -Dimensions
  • -Tribology
  • 1Corrosion
  • 3Ageing
  • -Weatherability
  • -Irradiation
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