AZ91D and AZ91E ALLOYS

Alloy Digest ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  

Abstract AZ91D and AZ91E alloys are magnesium-aluminum-zinc-manganese alloys of closely controlled purity. Ingot is available for use in the production of improved corrosion resistant sand, permanent-mold and die castings. AZ91D is used for die casting and AZ91E for sand and permanent-mold castings. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Mg-73. Producer or source: The Dow Chemical Company.

Alloy Digest ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  

Abstract FEDERATED F4110 is a general-purpose alloy for making intricate die castings. It is also used for thin-walled, complicated permanent-mold castings where maximum fluidity, pressure tightness and resistance to hot cracking are required. It has excellent castability and foundry characteristics, fair machinability and good strength. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-226. Producer or source: Federated Metals Corporation, ASARCO Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
1955 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  

Abstract DOWMETAL R and DOWMETAL RC, the die casting alloys in most general use, are the 9% A1, 1% Zn magnesium alloys AZ91A and AZ91B. They combine good mechanical properties, good casting characteristics and good resistance to corrosion. A variation, designated as Dowmetal AZ91C, is used for sand and permanent mold castings. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Mg-17. Producer or source: The Dow Chemical Company.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1954 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  

Abstract DOWMETAL-C is a heat-treatable magnesium-base alloy suitable for sand and permanent mold castings. It has high tensile strength and good yield strength. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive, shear, and bearing strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Mg-13. Producer or source: The Dow Chemical Company.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  

Abstract Copper Alloy No. 878 is a copper-zinc-silicon alloy for die castings. Among the brass die-casting alloys, it has the highest strength, hardness and wear resistance; however, it is the most difficult to machine. It is used where very high requirements must be met for strength and wear resistance. Its many applications include tools, pump impellers, gears and marine hardware. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-386. Producer or source: Copper alloy producers.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  

Abstract FEDERATED F1121 Ni is a heat-treatable aluminum-silicon-nickel-copper-magnesium alloy used for high-strength permanent-mold castings. It can be solution treated and aged, or the as-cast material can be aged to increase hardness and strength. Its uses include pistons and pulleys. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-225. Producer or source: Federated Metals Corporation, ASARCO Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
1977 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM 413.0 is normally classified as a die-casting alloy; however, it also can be used for sand and permanent-mold castings. Its high silicon content (12%) lowers its melting temperature and increases its fluidity, thus improving its castability. It is used for intricate thin-walled castings requiring pressure tightness, toughness and good resistance to corrosion. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-231. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1975 ◽  
Vol 24 (8) ◽  

Abstract ALUMINUM A332.0 is an aluminum-silicon-nickel-copper-magnesuim alloy recommended for high-strength permanent-mold castings. The as-cast material can be aged to increase hardness and strength, or it can be solution treated and aged. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-216. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  

Abstract DI-METAL 3 is a zinc-base alloy of high fluidity capable of producing fine detail in die castings. It is the most stable of the zinc die casting alloys, but on aging loses about 20% of its tensile strength with practically no impact drop. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Zn-3. Producer or source: Federated Metals Corporation, ASARCO Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  

Abstract FEDERATED F0120 is a high-silicon aluminum alloy suitable for sand, permanent-mold and die casting. It is used for intricate thin-walled castings requiring pressure tightness, toughness and good resistance to corrosion. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Al-221. Producer or source: Federated Metals Corporation, ASARCO Inc..


Alloy Digest ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  

Abstract ZA-8 is a zinc-base foundry alloy capable of being sand, permanent mold gravity or die cast (hot-chamber machine). ZA-8 should be the first choice when considering die casting the ZA family (3 alloys) due to its cost effective hot-chamber castability. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive and shear strength as well as fracture toughness, creep, and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Zn-35. Producer or source: Noranda Sales Corporation. Originally published November 1980, revised October 1991. See also Zn-48, January 1990.


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