Aluminium Silicon AlSi

Aluminium based high concentration master alloys

AlSi.368.E.04

Aluminium Silicon AlSi

Application
Silicon is an important alloying element in most medium strength and some high strength wrought Aluminium alloys in the international standard AA 6000 and AA 2000 series. It also features as a major element in foundry casting alloys and in brazing alloys. The presence of Silicon in Aluminium alloys: imparts heat treatable properties in balanced combination with Magnesium

enhances the fluidity of casting alloys lowers the melting point for brazing alloys Although addition as elemental Silicon is possible, the use of a master alloy offers distinct advantages: shorter dissolution times alloying at lower temperatures higher accuracy to meet specified composition limits improved metal yield.

Product description
AlSi master alloys are available in notched waffle ingots of approximately 7 kg unit weight. The ingots are stacked on wooden pallets, strapped and shrink wrapped with plastic foil to protect the alloy against moisture. The master alloy is colour coded according to international standards. Each pallet carries a label showing the batch number and nominal alloy composition. AlSi25% 100x primary Si phase and Al-Si eutectic

Metallographic structure
The phase diagram indicates that Silicon is present in two forms: the primary Silicon crystals and the Aluminium-Silicon eutectic. The primary Silicon phase is uniformly dispersed in the eutectic matrix.

Recommended addition practice

AlSi master alloys can be introduced to the furnace at any time during the charging and melting cycle. However, additions to a molten bath of metal are recommended to gain optimum yields. Thorough stirring will ensure homogeneity. There is no interference from other metal treatments.

Storage
The alloys must be stored in a dry area to avoid excessive oxidation. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available.

Composition
In weight percent:

Master alloy

Si

Fe max.

Mn max.

Ca max.

Others each max.

Derived from specification AA CEN

EN AM-91402
Copyright 1996 KBM AFFILIPS B.V. The Netherlands 2000.09.96

AlSi25 AlSi50

23.0 - 27.0 47.0 - 53.0

0.40 0.50

0.15 0.15

0.10 0.15

0.05 0.05

H2350

Other composition and packaging upon request.

For further information, please contact:

KBM AFFILIPS B.V. P.O. Box 799, 5340 AT Oss, The Netherlands Tel: (31) 412 681311 Fax: (31) 412 635594 Company affiliated with KBM AFFILIPS Ltd. UK, Tel. (44) 1789 763233 KBM AFFILIPS is a wholly owned subsidiary of ROBA Holding B.V. - subject to change without notification -