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535 Almag Alloy

Specifications Federal QQ-A-601, ASTM B-26

Chemical Composition % by weight

Element

Nominal

Minimum

Maximum

Aluminum

-

-

Remainder

Silicon

-

-

-

Copper

-

-

-

Magnesium

7.0

6.2

7.5

Zinc

-

-

-

 

Typical Applications

Aluminum-magnesium castings with good elongation and corrosion resistance.

 

Mechanical Properties

Test Bar Values as Sand Cast

Property

 

As Cast

Tensile Strength

ksi

35.0

Yield Strength

ksi (0.5% Extension Under Load)

18.0

Elongation

% in 2 inches

9.0

Hardness

Brinell (500 kg Load)

60-90

 

Fabrication Practices

Alloy Characteristics:

“1” being the best

Corrosion resistance

1

Machinability

1

Polishing

4

Weldability

4

C83600 (115) | C84400 (123) | C90300 (225) | C92300 (235) | C92200 (245) | C90700 (205) | C92900 (206A)
(319) Aluminum | (356) Aluminum | (535) Almag | C85400 (403) | C86500 (421) | C86300 (424)
C95400 (415C) | C87500 (500-13B) | C89833 (836) | C87850 (Eco Brass)

The values listed above represent reasonable approximations suitable for general engineering use.
Due to commercial variations in composition and to manufacturing limitations, they should not
be used for specification purposes. See applicable A.S.T.M. specification references.

 

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