535.0 Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Casting Material
Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy
Introduction
535.0 is an aluminum-magnesium alloy grade covered by ASTM B26/B26M. Typical applications include motor housings, brackets, clamps, impellers, instrument components and optical equipment.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | 535.0 |
| 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 | 535.0 | UNS A05350 |
Related Casting Products
Physical Properties
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Chemical Composition
| Element | ASTM B26/B26MEdition 05 · wt.% |
|---|---|
| Si | ≤ 0.15 |
| Fe | ≤ 0.15 |
| Cu | ≤ 0.05 |
| Mn | 0.10–0.25 |
| Mg | 6.2–7.5 |
| Ti | 0.10–0.25 |
| Be | 0.003–0.007[1] |
| B | ≤ 0.005[1] |
| Al | remainder |
Notes
ASTM B26/B26M · Edition 05
[1] Be/B: Contains beryllium 0.003–0.007 %, boron 0.005 % max.
[2] Chemical composition: Other elements, each: ≤ 0.05 wt.%
[3] 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 | 70 HB[2] |
ASTM B26/B26M — 05 · Table 3 — Normative
ASTM B26/B26M — 05 · Table 3 — Informative
| Property | F |
|---|---|
| Brinell Hardness | 70 HB[4] |
Notes
ASTM B26/B26M · Edition 05
[1] Tensile Strength/Yield Strength (Rp0.2)/Elongation: 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)/Elongation: 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
Aluminum-magnesium alloy ASTM B26/B26M 535.0 is used for motor housings, brackets, clamps, impellers, instrument components and optical equipment. Other documented examples include hinges and shaped hardware. Other cast components used in this material family include optical-equipment components. 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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