Grade LM6
Other Names
Corresponding Standard BS 1490-1988
Aluminium and Aluminium Alloy Ingots and Castings for General Engineering Purposes
Classification Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
LM6 Chemical Element Composition Content (%)
Component Fe Si Mn Ni Cu Ti Pb Zn Sn Mg Other Individual Other Total More
Minimum Value - 10 - - - - - - - - - - Al:Remainder
Maximum Value 0.6 13 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.1 0.05 0.15
"Other individual elements or other totals": The chemical composition includes elements not specified in the table. Analysis should only be conducted if these elements are suspected to be present, or if routine analysis suggests that their content may exceed the prescribed limits.
LM6 Mechanical Properties
condition Heat Treatment or Condition
Tensile Strength
σb
Mpa
Elongation or Extension Rate
δ
%
Sand or investment cast As cast (M) ≥160 ≥5
Chill cast As cast (M) ≥190 ≥7
1 Approximate Comparison Table Cast aluminium alloy
Japan United States International Organization for Standardization European Standard United Kingdom Australia
JIS ASTM ISO EN BS EN/BS Australian Standard AS
AC3A A413 AlSi12 AlSi12 LM6 CA401
2 Approximate Comparison Table Cast aluminium alloy
Japan United States International Organization for Standardization European Standard United Kingdom Australia
JIS ASTM ISO EN BS EN/BS Australian Standard AS
AC3A A413 AlSi12 AlSi12 LM6 CB401
3 Approximate Comparison Table Cast aluminium alloy
Japan United States International Organization for Standardization European Standard United Kingdom Australia
JIS ASTM ISO EN BS EN/BS Australian Standard AS
AC3A A413 AlSi12 AlSi12 LM6 CC401
(CP401)
(SC160)
4 Approximate Comparison Table Cast aluminium alloy
Japan United States International Organization for Standardization European Standard United Kingdom Australia
JIS ASTM ISO EN BS EN/BS Australian Standard AS
ADC1 A413 AlSi12Fe AlSi12Fe LM6 EA401
(BS401)
(160)

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