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Aluminum alloy suitable for high pressure die casting

US9677158B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC22F1/043
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Copper-free aluminum alloys suitable for high pressure die casting and capable of age-hardening under elevated temperatures are provided. The allow includes about 9.5-13 wt % silicon, about 0.2 to 0.6 wt % Magnesium, about 0.1 to 2 wt % iron, about 0.1 to 2 wt % manganese, about 0.1 to 1 wt % nickel, about 0.5 to 3 wt % zinc, and 0 to 0.1 wt % strontium, with a balance of aluminum. Methods for making high pressure die castings and castings manufactured from the alloy are also provided.

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