Aluminium Casting Alloy

Publication: DE102021114484A1
Published: 2022-12-08
Family Size: 1
Granted: No

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This invention is an aluminum casting alloy composed mainly of aluminum, with 6-8% silicon and 0.5-3% nickel. The specific ratio of aluminum, silicon, and nickel is chosen so that the alloy composition falls within its ternary eutectic region, enhancing desirable material properties for casting.

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  • Manufacturing automotive engine parts that require durable and heat-resistant materials
  • Production of machine components subjected to thermal and mechanical stress
  • Manufacture of electronic casings and structural elements exposed to varying temperatures
  • Casting of specialized industrial tools and equipment that benefit from improved material properties

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  • Improved casting properties due to the ternary eutectic composition, leading to better material integrity
  • Enhanced mechanical and thermal resistance from optimized alloying elements
  • Potentially reduced manufacturing costs by minimizing defects and improving casting efficiency
  • Greater versatility in application due to improved physical characteristics of the alloy

Technical Classifications (CPCs)

Main Classifications

Chemistry & Materials Science

Manufacturing & Transport

Sub Classifications

Casting & Powder Metallurgy

Metallurgy & Alloys (Non-Ferrous)

CPC Codes

B22D21/04C22C21/02

Inventors & Applicants

Applicants

Audi Ag

Friedrich Alexander Univ Erlangen Nuernberg Koerperschaft des Oeffentlichen Rechts

Patent Abstract

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Aluminium-Gusslegierung mit folgenden Legierungsbestandteilen:6 bis 8 Gew.-% Silizium,0,5 bis 3 Gew.-% Nickel,Rest Aluminium und unvermeidbare Verunreinigungen, wobei das Verhältnis von Aluminium, Silizium und Nickel derart gewählt ist, dass sich die Legierung im Bereich ihres ternären Eutektikums befindet.

Key Information

Publication No.

DE102021114484A1

Family ID

84102217

Publication Date

2022-12-08

Application No.

DE102021114484A

Application Date

2021-06-07

Priority Date

2021-06-07

Granted

No

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