Aluminium Alloy Selection
Comprehensive guide to wrought and foundry-grade aluminium alloys, international standards, and temper designations.
Wrought Aluminium Alloys
Select an alloy grade to view detailed chemical composition, mechanical properties, and international equivalents.
AA 6063
HE9 · IS 63400Window & door frames, curtain walling, handrails, architectural tubes
Chemical Composition (wt %)
Silicon (Si)
0.30 – 0.70
Iron (Fe)
0.60 max
Magnesium (Mg)
0.40 – 0.90
Copper (Cu)
0.10 max
International Equivalents
Mechanical Properties (WP/T6)
Yield Strength
0.2% Proof stress (min)
150 MPa
Ultimate Tensile Strength
UTS (min)
185 MPa
Elongation
50 mm gauge (min)
7 %
Typical Brinell Hardness: 60 HB
Request Full DatasheetTemper Designations
Indian (IS) and AA temper codes used with mechanical property tables — strength, ductility, and service condition.
Annealed
Lowest strength, maximum ductility
As Fabricated
Typical properties only
Solution Heat-Treated
Naturally aged
Cooled from Hot Working
Artificially aged
Solution Heat-Treated
Artificially aged
Foundry-Grade Alloys
Ingot grades aligned to BS, JIS, ASTM and GB specifications for casting programmes.
LM-6 / AC4A
BS 1490 · JIS H 2211
Pressure-tight castings, marine fittings, food / dairy
LM-4 / AC2A
BS 1490 · JIS H 2211
General sand & gravity die castings — engine parts
LM-24 / AC4B
BS 1490 · JIS H 2211
Pressure die-cast components — automotive housings
ADC-12
JIS H 2118
Automotive pressure die-cast — high fluidity, low shrinkage
A380 / A413.1
ASTM B85-96
Engine blocks, gearbox housings, electrical enclosures
YL10 / YL104
GB/T 15115-1994
Chinese standard die-cast — automotive & electronics
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