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Non-Ferrous Aluminum Alloys Chart Close Window
Alloy Similar
Designation
Usual
Condition
Castability Machinability Corrosion Resistance Weldability Hardanable Density (g/cm3) As-Cast Tensile Strength (psi) As-Cast Yield Strength (psi) As-Cast Elongation (%) As-Cast Hardness Annealed Tensile Strength (psi) Annealed Yield Strength (psi) Annealed Elongation (%) Annealed Hardness Heat Treated Tensile Streangth (psi) Heat Treated Yield Strength (psi) Heat Treated Elongation (%) Heat Treated Hardness Comments
A 201 (A02010) AMS 4223
MIL A 2180
MIL C 19194
T6 5 1 4 4 Yes 2.8                 67,000 59,000 7 HRB 80 Highest strength alloy, excellent
machinability.
354 (A03540) MIL A 2180 T6 1 3 3 1 Yes 2.7                 50,000 38,000 4 HRE 75/95 High strength.
355 (A03550) ASTM B26
ASTM B618
T6 2 3 3 2 Yes 2.7 23,000 12,000 3 HRE 55/70         35,000 25,000 3 HRE 73/98 Good strength and corrosion
resistance, Leak proof and
pressure-tight.
C 355 (A33550) AMS 4215
MIL A 21180
ASTM B615
T6 2 3 3 2 Yes 2.7                 38,000 25,000 5 HRE 80/100 Premium quality 355 alloy.
356 (A03560) AMS 4260
ASTM B26
T6 1 4 2 2 Yes 2.7 24,000 18,000 6 HRE 50/65         33,000 24,000 3 HRE 73/93 Most popular aluminum alloy,
Good strength, corrosion resistance,
and stability. Pressure-tight.
A 356 (A13560) AMS 4218 T6 1 4 2 2 Yes 2.7 23,000 12,000 6 HRE 50/65         38,000 28,000 5 HRE 73/93 Premium quality 356 alloy.
Poor brazability. Good weldability.
A 357 (A13570) AMS 4219 T6 2 3 2 1 Yes 2.7 25,000 13,000 5 HRE 50/65         45,000 35,000 3 HRE 75/95 Premium quality alloy. Higher
strength than A 356.
514 (A05140) 214, ASTM 0618
ASTM B26
As-Cast 5 1 1 2 No 2.7 25,000 12,000 3 HRE 60                 Excellent for anodizing.
535 (A05350) Almag 35
AMS 4239
As-Cast 4 1 1 5 No 2.6 40,000 20,000 13 HRE 80                 Maximum properties in the as-cast
condition. Good for marine and other
highly corrosive applications.
712 (A07120) ASTM B26 40E As-Cast
3 Weeks
Aging
4 1 3 4 Yes 2.8 35,000 25,000 5 HRE 80                 Good Brazing alloy. Self aging.
713 (A07130) ASTM B26
Tenzalloy
As-Cast
3 Weeks
Aging
4 1 3 4 Yes 2.8 32,000 22,000 3 HRE 80                 Excellent machinability.
Key: 1 = Excellent
2 = Very Good
3 = Good
4 = Fair
5 = Poor
Hardness Scales: HRB--Rockwell Hardness, B Scale
HRE--Rockwell Hardness, E Scale
HRC--Rockwell Hardness, C Scale
BHN--Brinell Hardness, B Scale
  No data available -- metal not usually used in this condition