242.0-T51
Aluminum242.0-T51
Cast aluminum alloy 242.0 (temper T51).
Chemical Composition (%)
| SI | 0.4 |
|---|---|
| FE | 0.5 |
| CU | 1.2 |
| MN | 0.3 |
| MG | 2.1 |
| CR | 0.18 |
| ZN | 5.1 |
| TI | 0.2 |
Mechanical Properties
Tensile:≥250 MPa;Yield:≥200 MPa;Elongation:≥10%
Chinese Standard
AA 242.0
Equivalent Standards
AA 242.0
Applications
Die/permanent-mold castings
Available Forms
Casting
Uses
Aluminium alloy with good strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance and recyclability. Silicon (≈0.4%) improves castability and lowers thermal expansion. Copper (≈1.6%) raises strength and hardness via precipitation hardening. Used in transport, aerospace, packaging, building and electrical applications.
Heat Treatment
Heat-treatable variants solution treated 470–540 °C and aged (T4/T6); non-heat-treatable grades are strain-hardened. Anneal 340–415 °C.
Precautions
Use sharp, high-rake tooling and appropriate coolants; galling/adhesive wear can occur. Titanium reacts with hydrogen and chlorine — keep out of pickling/HCl environments.
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