PSA PEUGEOT – CITROËN

NORMES VEHICULES
B54 1120
ALUMINIUM AND ITS ALLOYS
FOUNDRY ALLOYS
FOR CAST PARTS

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NO USE RESTRICTION
This is a translation, the French original shall be used in all cases of litigation Date of translation : 07/07/2003

CONTENTS
1. GENERAL 2
1.1. OBJECT 2
1.2. GRADE DESIGNATION 2
1.3. DESIGNATION FOR CONDITIONS OF USE 3
2. SPECIFICATIONS 4
2.1. METAL PROCESSING 4
2.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF PARTS 4
2.3. MATERIAL DETAILS TO BE SHOWN ON DOCUMENTS : DRAWING, SPA OR STL
FOR THE PART 5
2.4. HEAT TREATMENT 5
2.5. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 6
2.6. STRUCTURE 7
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7
3.1. CHARACTERISTICS 7
3.2. CHOICE OF ALLOY 7
3.3. SUPPLIES FROM ABROAD 7
APPENDIX 1 8
APPENDIX 2 12
4. RECORDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 13
4.1. RECORDS 13
4.2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 13
4.3. EQUIVALENT TO : 13
4.4. CONFORMS TO : 13
4.5. KEY-WORDS 13

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1. GENERAL
1.1. OBJECT
The object of this norme is to define the technical specifications and characteristics stipulated for aluminium alloys
intended for the manufacture of cast parts.

This norme applies where the alloy is stated on the drawing of the part by PSA.

No deviation from the requirements of this norme is permitted without the agreement of the authorised technical
departments.

This agreement must be officialised :

• for each part and associated supplier by a Product Approval Specification : SPA
• for family of parts by a Laboratory Technical Specification : STL.

1.2. GRADE DESIGNATION

Foundry alloys must be defined by a chemical symbol of European Standard type NF EN 1780-2, in replacement
for AFNOR symbols.

Examples :
Si % = 5 and Cu% = 3 is written A-S5U3 in AFNOR old designation and Al Si5Cu3 in European designation
Si% = 7 and Mg% = 0,3 is written A-S7G03 in AFNOR old designation and Al Si7Mg0,3 in European designation.

Alloy elements are arranged in decreasing order of nominal contents. The mean contents of elements are
expressed in mass percentage.

1.2.1. ALLOY VARIANTS

When there are several variants for the same alloy, the designation defined above is completed by the mention of
type 1 or type 2 (type 2 = alloy with a higher content in some elements).
For information : in the European designation, type 1 or type 2 are replaced by (a) or (b) placed as a suffix.

1.2.2. TABLE OF METALLURGICAL AND CHEMICAL SYMBOLS

Note : Bold characters indicate the most current elements.
• metallurgical symbol : met (old designation)
• chemical symbol : chem (to be used)

Symbol Symbol Symbol

Element Element Element
met chem met chem met chem
Aluminium A Al Copper U Cu Lead Pb Pb
Antimony R Sb Tin E Sn Silicon S Si
Silver Ag Ag Iron Fe Fe Sodium Na Na
Beryllium Be Be Lithium L Li Strontium Sr Sr
Bismuth Bi Bi Magnesium G Mg Rare earths TR TR
Boron B B Manganese M Mn Titanium T Ti
Cadmium Cd Cd Molybdenum D Mo Vanadium V V
Calcium Ca Ca Nickel N Ni Zinc Z Zn
Chromium C Cr Niobium Nb Nb Zirconium Zr Zr
Cobalt K Co Phosphorus P P

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1.3. DESIGNATION FOR CONDITIONS OF USE

Condition of use is the name given to the physio-chemical condition giving the alloy the mechanical
characteristics necessary to provide the strength of a part in use.

This condition follows, among other parameters, the method of obtaining parts and the heat treatment.

AFNOR and European symbols are respectively extracted from the old AFNOR standard NF A 02-002 and the
European standard NF EN 1706.

1.3.1. METHOD OF OBTAINING PARTS

The following abbreviations are used to designate the various casting processes

Designation according to
Method of obtaining parts AFNOR old designation
NF EN 1706
sand casting Y2 S
die casting Y3 K
pressure die casting Y4 D
Y9 S, K, D
casting according to requirements
followed by the process followed by the process
designation designation

1.3.2. HEAT TREATMENT

The following abbreviations : O, F and T (1 to 7) are used to designate the various casting processes.

Designation according to
Heat treatment AFNOR old designation
NF EN 1706
no treatment 0 F
annealed 1 O
quenching after de-moulding and
2 (1) T1 (1)
natural ageing at ambient
temperature
solution treatment, maximum (2)
3 T6
quenching and ageing (optimum
hardness)
solution treatment, quenching and
4 T4
natural ageing at ambient
temperature
natural cooling or quenching after (1)
5 T5 (1) (2)
de-moulding and ageing or
stabilisation
solution treatment, quenching and (1)
9 T64 (1) (2)
ageing at lower temperatures
solution treated, quenching and (1) (1) (2)
9 T7
ageing at higher temperatures
according to requirements
9 (1) T99

(1) The requirements are to be stated on the drawing or STL or SPA for the part : for temperatures and times
refer to paragraph 2.3.
(2) Specify if natural ageing after quenching the time is to be stated on the drawing or STL or SPA for the
part.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. METAL PROCESSING

Unless otherwise stipulated, the processing method, in particular the nature of the charge, is left to the discretion
of the foundry with a view to obtaining alloys with the characteristics required in this norme.

When the specific processing conditions have been validated in agreement with the foundry, these are recorded
on the manufacturing process sheet for the part. Any modification considered subsequently by the foundry must
be the subject of a preliminary agreement with the authorised technical departments.

2.2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF PARTS

The chemical composition of aluminium alloys validated by PSA is defined in the table below.
For each alloy, there are :
• contents in basic alloying elements are specified by minimum and maximum limits.
Example : Si 4,5 at 6,20%.

• contents of other elements (secondary and impurities) are specified by their maximum limit.
Example : Pb ≤ 0,10%
The alloy composition limits cover all the potential supplies; these may be the subject of closer tolerance
specifications, for each foundry.

Alloying elements of alloys for cast parts

Alloys Composition tolerances (contents in %)
Other elements **
Si Fe Cu Mn Mg Ni Zn Pb Sn Ti
each total
4,5 2,80 0,10
AlSi5Cu3* 6,20 ≤ 0,80 3,80 ≤ 0,50 0,40 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,03 ≤ 0,10
4,5 3 0,25
AlSi5Cu3Mg* 6,20 ≤ 0,80 3,80 ≤ 0,50 0,40 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,03 ≤ 0,10
AlSi7Cu3Mg* 6,5 3 0,25
(a) 8,0 ≤ 0,80 3,80 ≤ 0,50 0,40 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,03 ≤ 0,10
AlSi7Cu3Mg* 6,8 2,80 0,3 0,25 0,10
(b) 8,0 ≤ 0,75 3,50 0,50 0,40 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 0,20 ≤ 0,03 ≤ 0,10
8 2,70 0,10
AlSi9Cu3* 10 ≤ 1,0 3,70 ≤ 0,60 0,30 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,2 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20
AlSi7Mg0,3 6,5 0,28 0,08
(a) 7,5 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,10 0,4 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05 0,20 ≤ 0,02 ≤ 0,10
AlSi7Mg0,3 6,5 0,25
(a) 7,5 ≤ 0,30 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,10 0,40 ≤ 0,1 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,1 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,02 ≤ 0,10
6,5 0,45 0,08
AlSi7Mg0,6 7,5 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,10 0,70 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05 0,20 ≤ 0,02 ≤ 0,10
9 0,15
AlSi10Mg* 10,5 ≤ 0,60 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,40 0,40 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,03 ≤ 0,10
9,4 0,6 1,90 0,30 0,7
AlSi10CuMg* 10,6 1 2,60 0,70 1,5 ≤ 0,1 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,10
11,5 1 0,80 0,80
AlSi12CuNiMg* 13 ≤ 0,80 1,50 ≤ 0,50 1,3 1,2 ≤ 0,2 ≤ 0,1 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,10

* For these alloys if the iron content is greater than 0,2%, then the Mn content is link to the iron content by the
following relationship : Mn% = from 0,25 Fe % to 0,6 Fe % in the case of sand or gravity die-casting.

** These values do not concern refining or modification elements specific to the process.

Any alloy proposition for which the composition does not come into the compositions shown above must be
subjected to the approval of PSA authorised departments.

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2.3. MATERIAL DETAILS TO BE SHOWN ON DOCUMENTS : DRAWING, SPA OR STL FOR THE PART
Indicate :

• the grade followed by (a) or (b) (if two variants from the same alloy)
• the casting method : S, K or D followed by the designation of the manufacturing process (if specific
process)
• the heat treatment : F, O or T (1 to 7)
• the reference to this norme B54 1120.
Note : On the new PSA drawings, the alloy grade is defined by the chemical symbol. The designations for the
casting method and heat treatment are those of the European standard NF EN 1706 defined in paragraphs
1.3.1and 1.3.2 of this norme.
AFNOR correspondences in the old French standard NF A 02-002 are shown for information only.
Examples :
• A cast part in aluminium alloy with 5% silicon and 3% copper, produced by gravity die casting and not
treated is written : Al Si5Cu3 K F according to B54 1120.

• A cast part in aluminium alloy with 7% silicon and 0,3% magnesium produced by low pressure casting,
solution treated, quenched and aged for 5 hours at 200°C is written :
Al Si7Mg0,3 K T7 low pressure (aged for 5 hours at 200°C) according to norme B54 1120.

• A cast part in aluminium alloy with 7% silicon and 0,3% magnesium obtained by the “cobapress”
process, solution treated, maximum quenching and ageing is written :
Al Si7Mg0,3 K (cobapress) T6 according to norme B54 1120.

• A cast part in aluminium alloy with 7% silicon and 0,3% magnesium obtained by the “thixomoulding”
process, treated by water quenching when de-moulding and aged for 6 hours at 170°C is written :
Al Si7Mg0,3 D (thixomoulding) T5 (water quenching when de-moulding + aged for 6 hours at 170°C)
according to norme B54 1120.

2.4. HEAT TREATMENT

Depending on the equipment used in the foundry, the ranges of heat treatment are defined between the foundry
and PSA authorised technical departments, from basic ranges given for information in the following table, with the
view of guaranteeing the result on parts.
The ranges must be approved; any modification must be the subject of a prior agreement.
Conditions of heat treatment (see table below)
• The TIMES show the duration the load is maintained at the specified temperature; the times for the
rise to temperature are added.
• The TEMPERATURES must be obtained on all the parts constituting the load unless otherwise stated,
the tolerances are as follows :
Temperature of solution treatment : ± 5°C
Temperature of quenching medium : ± 10°C
Temperature of ageing : ± 5°C
Stabilisation temperature : ± 10°C
EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS OF USE
T6 = Solution treated + Quenching + Ageing
ALLOYS T5
T4 = Solution treated + Quenching + Natural ageing
Solution
Quenchant Ageing Natural ageing Stabilisation
treatment
Al Si5Cu3 1 h at 250°C
Al Si5Cu3Mg 1 h at 250°C
Al Si7Cu3Mg 1 h at 250°C
Al Si7Mg0,3 6 h at 540°C Water 6 h at 160°C
Al Si7Mg0,6 6 h at 540°C Water 6 h at 160°C
Al Si10Mg 6 h at 540°C Water 6 h at 160°C

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2.5. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

2.5.1. TENSILE STRENGTH : MINIMUM CONVENTIONAL VALUES

The following table sets the minimum values attributed only to the alloy and associated heat treatment but never
to the part.
These characteristics are obtained by tensile test specimen cast separately by gravity sand or die casting (S or
K). The test specimens must be produced at the same time and from the same cast as the moulded parts. In the
case of heat treatment, these must be treated at the same time as the parts concerned.

Parts : Test specimens may be taken from parts. In the case of cylindrical test specimens, test specimens of 5 to
6 mm diameter are generally taken. With no permitted defects, the minimum characteristics obtained on test
specimens taken from moulded parts by the S or K processes may be lower than the values obtained on test
specimens cast separately. Variations may be up to 20% on Rm and Rp 0,2 and 50% on elongation.

Outside the stipulated areas on the drawing, the minimum values on the table shown on § HARDNESS must be
guaranteed on the whole part.

Note : values preceded by the sign ≈ are given for information and are under no circumstances binding.

2.5.2. HARDNESS
Hardness measured on the part must guarantee the minimum values stipulated in the table below unless
otherwise shown on the drawing.

Mechanical characteristics obtained on test specimens according to European std EN 10002-1

Tensile at 20°C Minimum
Conditions
Alloys Examples of use Rp 0,2 Rm BRINELL
of use A%
(in MPa) (in MPa) hardness
SF 90 160 1 66
Al Si5Cu3 Manifold - Housing
KF 110 190 1,5 71
Cylinder head – Support - SF 110 180 ≈1 72*
Al Si5Cu3Mg
Housing KF 110 200 ≈ 1,5 76*
Al Si7Cu3Mg (a) Cylinder head – Support - SF 130 180 ≈1 70
Housing KF 130 220 ≈ 1,5 75
Al Si7Cu3Mg (b) SF 130 180 ≈1 70
Manifold - Housing
KF 130 220 ≈ 1,5 75
Cast test specimen Ø 8 DF 200 ≈ 0,5
Al Si9Cu3 Casing (crankcase, DF ≈ 130 ≈ 200 ≈1 90
gearbox, etc...) DT1 ≈ 130 ≈ 200 ≈1 90
Al Si7Mg0,3 Suspension, wheels, KT6 190 280 10 80
(a) steering ST6 180 260 4 74
Al Si7Mg0,3 Cylinder head - Wheel KF 90 180 8 54
(b) ST6 180 260 4 74
KT6 190 270 7 80
Al Si7Mg0,6 Differential housing KT6 255 290 4 85
Manifold - Housing KF 110 170 4 62
Al Si10Mg
Synchronisation ring KT6 180 250 2 80
Al Si10CuMg KT5 150 190 (**) 90
KT6 180 250 ≈1 95
Al Si12CuNiMg
KT5 150 190 (**) 80

* Be aware that these copper and magnesium base alloys reach their maximum hardness only after a period
of 72 hours at 20°C.
** Values too low to be measured.
≈ These values are given for information but are not binding.

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2.6. STRUCTURE
The structure (macro and microstructure) must conform to the requirements of the condition for use. When
specific structures are required, they are the subject of particular specifications and may be written on the drawing
or STL or SPA for the part.

3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
3.1. CHARACTERISTICS
The table below shows the most usual characteristics of aluminium alloys in addition to the table shown in §
HARDNESS.

Alloys Density Modulus of Expansion coefficient : χ

3
(in kg/dm ) elasticity (in MPa) 10-6/°C θ (°C) varying
Al Si5Cu3 2,75 76 000 21,5 from 20 to 100
Al Si5 Cu3Mg 2,75 76 000 21,5 from 20 to 100
Al Si7Cu3Mg 2,75 75 000 21,5 from 20 to 100
Al Si7Mg0,3 2,68 74 000 21,5 from 20 to 100
Al Si9Cu3 2,76 74 000 21 from 20 to 100
Al Si10Mg 2,65 76 000 20,5 from 20 to 100

3.2. CHOICE OF AN ALLOY

The choice of an alloy results from the best compromise between :
• the characteristics sought linked to the conditions of use,
• the technological facilities for manufacture,
• economic requirements.

A distinction may be made between :

• the relatively low stressed “current” parts which by experience are known to be produced from
several alloys or foundry techniques; the acceptance of variants must despite all, be limited and
officialised part by part by a specific document (may possibly pose a machining problem or a mixing
problem of machining swarf).
• the specific parts produced in very specific conditions and necessitating a particular metallurgy.

3.3. SUPPLIES FROM ABROAD

Sub-contracting or integrated manufacture of parts from abroad may pose a problem in the definition of alloys to
be used and in particular in the equivalence of standardised compositions; the various instances are as follows :

• The foreign alloy is similar from the point of view of composition and characteristics to the alloy in this
norme shown on the drawing; it may be approved as it is, providing that a material conformity check is
carried out.
• There is no similar alloy.
The alloy in this norme is stipulated providing that it is economically possible (sourcing, prices).
The closest foreign alloy is proposed which involves complete approval procedure, in particular for
specific parts.

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Appendix 1

TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT – MATERIAL CONFORMITY

1.1. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

This is checked by :
• CHEMICAL analysis, only this method is valid in cases of dispute.
• SPECTROGRAPHIC analysis
carried out on a part or on a specific test specimen. In the case of dispute, the mean of several
analyses (3 impacts minimum in three different locations of the part) must conform to the
requirements of this norme.

1.2. TEST SPECIMENS CAST SEPARATELY

The test specimens characterising the parts are cast from metal originating from the same furnace as the
parts, and at the same time as these, either in a mould of the same sand for S parts, or in a special die for K
parts. Every care must be taken to obtain clean test specimens.
They are subjected to the same heat treatment and at the same time as the parts.

1.3. TENSILE TEST

The tensile test is carried out in conformity with the European standard NF EN 10002.
The drawings for S and K test specimens cast separately, as cast and machined, are those of the European
standards EN 1706.

Machined test specimen : for information :

• Diameter of the effective part = 13,8 mm.
• So = section of the effective part = 150 mm².
• Lo = initial length between gauge marks = 5,65 So = 70mm
In the case where test specimens taken from parts are used, this relationship must be observed.

1.3.1. NUMBER OF TEST SPECIMENS

According to the type of checks carried out (approval, acceptance, quality control), the sampling conditions shall
be the subject of agreement or specific documents.

The tensile test must be carried out on three test specimens minimum.

1.3.2. ANALYSIS OF RESULTS

1.3.2.1. Validity of test specimens cast separately
All precautions must be taken with the casting to obtain sound test specimens; only a poor result due to a test
specimen exhibiting a distinct accidental defect, such as blister may be disregarded; the test specimens exhibiting
porosity or a noticeable level of oxidation are considered to represent the quality of the proposed alloy.

1.3.2.2. Interpretation
For a given series of tensile test specimens (≥ 3), the mean values of Rp 0,2, Rm, A % must at least equal to the
minimum conventional values shown on the table of Appendix 2.

The lowest values obtained must be at least equal to 90% of the minimum conventional values.
The mean of all the values must be at least equal to the minimum conventional values.

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1.3.2.3. Schematic representation of possibilities

1.4. HARDNESS TEST

1.4.1. The BRINELL test is the only test used and it is applied on conformity with the ISO standard
6506-1
1.4.1.1. Test condition
• P = 9,81 D² with
• load P in daN (and P = 10 D² with load in kgf)
• diameter D of the ball in mm.
Time for maintaining the load : 10 to 15 seconds according to the ISO standard 6506-1.
Giving the following possibilities :

• HB 10/1000 ball of 10 mm, load 981 daN (1000 kgf),

• HB 5/250 ball of 5 mm, load 245 daN (250 kgf),
• HB 2,5/62,5 ball of 2,5 mm, load 61,3 daN (62,5 kgf).

1.4.1.2. Choice of test conditions

Use the ball with the largest diameter compatible with the part thickness or the space available.
1.4.1.3. Position of the indentation
a ≥ 2,5 d
b≥4d
d = diameter of indentation

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1.4.1.4. Reading of indentation

Diameter “d” : mean value of 2 perpendicular measurements on the circular indentation of regular shape.
1.4.1.5. Minimum thicknesses to be observed

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1.4.1.6. Table of usual hardness

Diameter of indentation BRINELL Diameter of indentation BRINELL

(in 1/10 mm) Hardness (in 1/10 mm) Hardness
10/1000 5/250 10/1000 5/250
29,5 14,75 143
30,0 15,00 138 42,0 21,00 69
30,5 15,25 134 42,5 21,25 67
31,0 15,50 129 43,0 21,50 66
31,5 15,75 125 43,5 21,75 64
32,0 16,00 121 44,0 22,00 62
32,5 16,25 117 44,5 22,25 61
33,0 16,50 114 45,0 22,50 60
33,5 16,75 110 45,5 22,75 58
34,0 17,00 107 46,0 23,00 57
34,5 17,25 104 46,5 23,25 56
35,0 17,50 101 47,0 23,50 54
35,5 17,75 98 47,5 23,75 53
36,0 18,00 95 48,0 24,00 52
36,5 18,25 92 48,5 24,25 51
37,0 18,50 90 49,0 24,50 50
37,5 18,75 87 49,5 24,75 49
38,0 19,00 85 50,0 25,00 48
38,5 19,25 83 50,5 25,25 47
39,0 19,50 80 51,0 25,50 46
39,5 19,75 78 51,5 25,75 45
40,0 20,00 76 52.0 26,00 44
40,5 20,25 74 52,5 26,25 43
41,0 20,50 72 53,0 26,50 42
41,5 20,75 71 53,5 26,75 41
54,0 27,00 40

1.4.1.7. Expression of results

Example :
Part with Brinell hardness 76, test ball 5, load 250 kgf (245 daN) is written :
HB 5/250 = 76

1.5. EXAMINATION OF STRUCTURES

These examinations are carried out according to specific techniques.
Macrography : grain size,
porosity rating (soundness)

Microstructure : phase morphology.

Porosity rating (by image analysis or comparison with typical images)

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Appendix 2

ALLOYS RECENTLY REPLACED

The following tables give as a reminder the characteristics of several alloys formerly used for certain
production components and shown on the corresponding drawings; these grades must no longer be specified.

Alloys Composition
Fe Si Cu Zn Mg Mn Ni Pb Sn Ti
Al-Si6 Cu2Mg ≤ 0,70 5,50 1,75 ≤ 0,40 0,25 ≤ 0,40 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,20
7 2,50 0,40
Al-Zn5Mg ≤ 0,80 ≤ 0,30 0,15 4,50 0,40 ≤ 0,40 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05 0,15
0,35 5,50 0,65 0,25
Al-Si10MgCu ≤ 0,60 9 0,70 ≤ 0,10 0,20 ≤ 0,40 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,10
10,50 1 0,40

Mechanical characteristics
Condition Tensile strength Hardness
Alloys
of use Rp 0,2 Rm A% HB
S F – S T5 ≥ 110 ≥ 180 ~1 ≥ 70
Al-Si6 Cu2Mg
K F – K T5 ≥ 110 ≥ 200 ≥ 1,5 ≥ 75
Al-Zn5Mg S T5 – S T99 ≥ 140 ≥ 200 ≥ 3,5 ≥ 60
S T5 130 180 1,5 66
Al-Si10MgCu
K T5 150 200 2 71

Heat treatment conditions

Alloys Status Conditions
Al-Si6 Cu2Mg S T5 – K T5 Stabilisation = 1 h at 250°C
Al-Zn5Mg S T5 Stabilisation = 10 h at 180°C
Al-Zn5Mg S T99 a) 2 h at 180°C and 4 days at θ ~ 20°C
b) 30 days at θ ~ 20°C
Al-Si10MgCu S T5 – K T5 Stabilisation = 8 h at 200°C

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4. RECORDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

4.1. RECORDS

4.1.1. CREATION
• OR : 01/05/1979 – CREATION OF THE NORME.

4.1.2. SUBJECT OF THE MODIFICATION

• D : 09/07/2002 - NEW DESIGNATIONS AND PROCESSES ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN
STANDARDS 1780-2 AND 1706 TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT
• C : 25/09/1997 INTRODUCED INTO IDEM (French only).

4.2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

4.2.1. PSA DOCUMENTS

4.2.1.1 Normes

4.2.1.2. Others

4.2.2. EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS

NF A 02-002 DESIGNATION CONVENTIONNELLE DE MODES D’OBTENTION ET D’ETATS DE
LIVRAISON DE METAUX ET ALLIAGES NON FERREUX MOULES.
NF EN 1706 ALUMINIUM ET ALLIAGES D’ALUMINIUM. PIECES MOULEES. COMPOSITION
CHIMIQUE ET CARACTERISTIQUES MECANIQUES.
NF EN 1780-2 ALUMINIUM ET ALLIAGES D’ALUMINIUM. SYSTEMES DE DESIGNATION
APPLICABLES AUX LINGOTS POUR REFUSION EN ALUMINIUM ALLIE, AUX
ALLIAGES-MERES ET AUX PRODUITS MOULES. PARTIE 2 : SYSTEME DE
DESIGNATION BASE SUR LES SYMBOLES CHIMIQUES.
ISO 6506-1 MATERIAUX METALLIQUES – ESSAI DE DURETE BRINELL – PARTIE 1 : METHODE
D’ESSAI
NF EN 10002-1 MATERIAUX METALLIQUES – ESSAIS DE TRACTION – PARTIE 1 : METHODE
D’ESSAI A TEMPERATURE AMBIANTE.

4.3. EQUIVALENT TO :

4.4. CONFORMS TO :

4.5. KEY-WORDS

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