512.0 Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Casting Material
Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy
Introduction
512.0 is an aluminum-magnesium alloy grade covered by ASTM B26/B26M. Typical family applications include brackets, clamps, instrument parts, optical-equipment components and impellers.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | 512.0 |
| Material Type | Aluminum Alloy |
| Sub Type | Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy |
| Product Form | casting |
Manufacturing Process
Sand Casting
Equivalent Materials
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Similar Materials
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Reference Standards
| Standard | Standard Title | Edition | Specification | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM B26/B26M | Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Sand Castings | 05 | 512.0 | UNS A05120 |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B26/B26MEdition 05 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Si | 1.4–2.2 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.6 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.35 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.8 |
| Mg | 3.5–4.5 |
| Cr | ≤ 0.25 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.35 |
| Ti | ≤ 0.25 |
| Al | remainder |
Notes
ASTM B26/B26M · Edition 05
[1] Chemical composition: Other elements, each: ≤ 0.05 wt.%
[2] Chemical composition: Other elements, total: ≤ 0.15 wt.%
Heat Treatment
ASTM B26/B26M–05
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Mechanical Properties
Core Mechanical Properties
ASTM B26/B26M — 05 · Table 2 — Normative
ASTM B26/B26M — 05 · Table 2 — Informative
| Property | F |
|---|---|
| Brinell Hardness | 50 HB[2] |
ASTM B26/B26M — 05 · Table 3 — Normative
ASTM B26/B26M — 05 · Table 3 — Informative
| Property | F |
|---|---|
| Brinell Hardness | 50 HB[4] |
Notes
ASTM B26/B26M · Edition 05
[1] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength (Rp0.2): inch-pound; 2 in. or 4 x diameter
[2] Brinell Hardness: inch-pound; 2 in. or 4 x diameter; 500 kgf; 10 mm; Typical hardness is for information only, not required for acceptance
[3] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength (Rp0.2): SI; 5 x diameter
[4] Brinell Hardness: SI; 5 x diameter; 500 kgf; 10 mm; Typical hardness is for information only, not required for acceptance
Welding Conditions
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Applications
For aluminum-magnesium alloy ASTM B26/B26M 512.0, typical cast components in this material family include brackets, clamps, instrument parts, optical-equipment components and impellers. Applications include instrument manufacture, optical equipment and machinery assemblies. These examples concern aluminum-magnesium casting alloys, not magnesium-base castings; material condition and the actual exposure remain relevant.
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