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castings for general engineering purposes [MTD 7: Light
Metals and their Alloys]

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 IS 617 : 1994
( Supersedlne S 20 : 1977 )
(Reaffirmed 1999)

CASTALUMINIUMANDITSALLOYS-
INGOTS AND CASTlNGS FOR GENERAL
ENGINEERINGPURPOSES - SPECIFICATION
( Third Revision /
Second Reprint MARCH 1998

UDC 669.7 I-4121 14

Q BIS 1994

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHAQUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

December 1994 Price Group 6

Light Metals and Their Alloys Sectional Committee, MTD 7

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard ( Third Revision ) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft
finalized by the Light Metals and Their Alloys Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Metallurgical Engineering Division Council.
This standard was first published in 1955 and subsequently revised in 1959 and 1975. This standard
supersedes IS 20 : !977 Cast aluminium and aluminium alloys for manufacture of utensils
( third revision ). In this revision, following modifications have been made:
a) Amendments No. 1 to 3 have been incorporated,
b) Old alloy designa;ions have been deleted,
c) New temper designations have been incorparated ( see Annex B for comparison of old and new
tempers ),
d) Requirements of physical properties have been modified,
e) Requirements of alloy designation 4528 and 4628 have been included,
f) Requirements of investment casting have been included, and
g) Requirements of alloy designations for utensils have been included.
Guidelines for selection of different alloys for common use and special application have been given in
Annex C for guidance only.
This standard contains clauses 6.1.2, 6.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 8.1, 8.2, 10.1.1, $11, and 13.2 which provide
discretion to purchaser or call for agreement between the supplier and the purchaser.
While revising this standard assistance has been drawn from BS 1490 : 1988 Aluminium and aluminium
alloy ingots and castings for general engineering purposes.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final
value, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in
accordance with IS 2 : 1960 Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ). The number of
significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in
this standard.
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Indian Standard
CASTALUMINIUMANDITSALLOYS-
INGOTSANDCASTINGSFORGENERAL
ENGINEERING PURPOSES-.SPECIFICATION
(Third Revision )
1 SCOPE its alloys shall conform to the requirement given in
This standard covers the requirements of cast Table 1.
aluminium and its alloys in the form of ingots and 5.2 AIuminium and aluminium alloy designations
castings for general engineering purposes. 1900, 4300 and 5230 in M condition are suitable for
2 REFERENCES manufacture of cast utensils provided bismuth and lead
are restricted to 0.5 percent
The Indian Standards listed in Annex A are necessary
adjuncts to this standard. 5.3 The chemical analysis shall be,carried out in
accordance with IS 504 : 1963, IS 7658 : 1975,
3 TERMINOLOGY IS 11035 : 1984 or *any other established instnrmen-
3.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following tal/chemical method. However, in case of dispute the
definitions as given in IS 5047 (Part 1 ) : 1986 or procedure specified in latest edition of IS 504 shall be
otherewise shall apply. the referee method.
3.1 cast 6 MJXHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CASTINGS
The product of either one furnace melt, or a number of 6.1 Tensile Properties
furnace melts where such are aggregated and mixed 6.1.1 The tensile propertiesofseparately cast test samples
prior to sampling or pouring. shall conform to the requirements given in Table 2
3.2 costing 6.1.2 In case of non-availability of separately cast test
Metallic shapes formed by pouring molten metal into a samples, test piece machined from the castings may be
mould. tested. The form, size and location of test pieces, dnd
$2.1 Chill Casting the minimum mechanical test values to be obtaiued
from them, shall be as agreed to between the supplier
A casting formed in a metallic mouid. and the purchaser. However agreed valiie tensile
3.2.1.1 Gravity die casting properties should not be less than 75 percent of the
A chill casting in which the molten metal is introduced speciikd value.
by gravity. 6.13 The separately cast test samples shall conform to
3.2.1.2 Lowpressure die casting following forms.
A chill casting iu which the molten metal is introduced 6.1.3.1 Sand castings,
by a low pressure feeJ. The test samples shall be cast in dry sand mouids which,
33.13 Pressure die casting except in the case of Alloy 5500, shall have internal
dimensions as shown in Fii. 1 or 4. The moulds shall
A chill casting in which the molten metal is introduced
be inclined from the vertical at the commencement of
under high pressure.
pouring and the metal shali be poured into the top of
3.23 Investment Casting the modds. The sand of the moulds may be rammed
Acasting formed from an expendable pattern which has into any convenient container (such as a steei tube),
been invested in a suitable mould material. provided that the test sample is separated from the
container walls by not less than 27 mm of sand. In the
3.23 Sand Casting
case of Alloy 5500, the mould of test sample shall have
A casting formed in a sand mould. the dimensions as shown in Fig. 3.
3.3 Jngot 6.133 Chill castings
A cast solid product of specific size, shape and chemical Where the castings are produced from metallic moulds
composition of metal or alloy intended for remelting. or dies, the test samples shall be cast in metallic moulds
4 SUPPLY OF MATERL4L having dimensions shown in Fig. 1 or 2.
6.1.3.3 Investment castings
General requirements relating to the supply of material
shall conform to IS 10259 : 1982. The test samples shall be cast in moulds of similar
material, under similar conditions to those of the cast-
5 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION ings represented. The moulds used shall have the
5.1 The chemical composition of cast aluminium and dimensions given in Fig. 5 or 6.

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Table 1 Chemical Composition of Cast Ahminium and Its Alloys

( ChusP 5.1 )
Percent by mass (Values given are maximum unless shown otherwise)

SI No. ny$i) Copper SRic~ Magnesium Iron Mangn- Nickel zii Lead no Titanium Aluminium
uese

(1) (2) (3) (4? (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13)

1
.. 1900 0.2 05 0.05 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.05 99.0 Mitt

2. 1950 0.03 0.3 0.03 0.4 0.03 0.03 0.07 0.03 0.03 995 Mirr

3. 22sO 4.0-5.0 0.25 0.1 0.25 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.05 am.3 Remainder

4. 22&J 3.545 0.1 1.2-1.8 0.7 0.6 1.7-23 0.1 0.05 0.05 OS Remainder

5. 2550 9.Cll.(, 25 0.2-0.4 1.0 0.6 0.5 0.8 0.1 0.1 9.2

6. 4223 2.0-4.0 4.0-6.0 0.15 0.8 0.2-0.6 0.3 05 0.1 0.1 0.2 Remainder

7. 4223A 2.8-3.8 4.0-6.0 0.05 0.6 0.2-0.6 0.2 40.15 0.1 o.u5 0.2 Remainder

8 4225 LO-l.5 4.5-6.0 a3-6.0 0.8 05 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.2 Remainder

9. 4300 0.1 4.5-6.0 0.1 0.6 05 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.2 Remainder

10. 4323 3.0-5.0 5.0-7.0 0.1-0.3 1.0 0.2-0.6 0.3 2.0 0.2 0.1 0.2 Remainder

11. 4420 3.0-4.0 7.5-9.5 0.3 1.3 05 0.5 3.0 0.3 0.2 0.2 Remainder

12. 4423 1.5-U 6.0-8.0 0.3 0.8 0.2-0.6 0.3 1.0 0.2 0.1 0.2 RemaisdLr

13. 4450 0.1 6,s7.5 0.20-0.45 0.5 03 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.2 Remai~~d~r

14. 4520 0.7-25 9.0-11.5 0.3 1.0 05 05 2.0 0.3 0.2 0.2 Remainder

15. 4525 2040 8.5-10.5 a5-1.5 1.2 05 I .O 1.0 0.2 0.1 0.2 Remainder

16. 4528 1.75-25 8.5-9.5 0.15 0.4-0.6 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.1 01 0.2 Remainder

17. 46al 0.1 IO&13.0 0.1 0.6 05 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.2 Remainder

18. 46OOA 0.4 10.0.13.0 0.2 1.0 05 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 Remainder

19. 4628 1.75-2.5 11.0-12 5 0.3 0.7-1.1 0.5 0.3 1.5 0.05 0.1 0.2 Remainder

20. 4635 0.1 10.0-13.0 0.2-0.6 0.6 0.3-0.7 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.2 Remainder

21. 4652 0.7-1.5 lU.O-12.0 0.8-1.5 I .o 0.5 0.7-1.5 0.5 0. I 0. I 0.2 Ren~indcr

si30 0.1 0.3 3,0&O 0.6 0.34.7 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.05 0.2 Remainder

5snJ (I.1 0.15 9.5-11.0 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.05 rws 0.2 Remainder

) i)cs;gn;~tions shill1 he as given in IS 605 1 : 1970.

) (.:hnuniurn mntent in this dloy shnll not exceed 2 percent.
Rlitnn~un~ cownt. if present, shdl be not less than 0.05 percent

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Table 2 Tensile Properties of Cast Aiuminium and Pts !diloys

( Chause Ql.8 )

SI No. CWditioO

Sand Casr C&II Cast Sand Cast Chill Cast

Min Min Min Min

0) (3) f% (5) 161 m

1. M

2. M

3. 215 265 7 13
E 275 31.0 4 9

5. T6 23 280

5. M 170

0. %f 140 160 L 2
x-6 22-5 2%

T4 G

T4 230 3
I-6 280

M 140 4

PM 175 B

li 180 1.5

M 160 2

M 160 3
190 2
E 225 5
T6 275 i

14. M 1.50

15. TS 210

t6. M 150 226 1.0

TS 140 200 1.5 :J,
T6 320 . 2.0

17. M 165 190 5 7

18. M 165 190 5 5

19. M 270 15

20. 190 3
E 170 230 1.5 2
T6 240 295

21. TS 210
T6 140 200
T-7 175 280

22. M 140 170 3 5

23. T4 275 310 8 12

NOTE -The tensile properties obtained from separately cast samples do not necessarily represent tne pro,xrties obtainable
from all parts, or in all directions, of a casting, which will depend on a rmmber of factors inclti:-ling wall thickness and
cooling characteristics.

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SECTION A A

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15010204 15G

FORMA FORM B

All dimensions in millimetres.

1 SANDORCHILL-CA~TTESTSAMPLES
FIG. - FORMSA ANDB

H -25

13

FORM c

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 2 CHILL-CASTTET SAMPLES
- FORMSC ANDD - Coned

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R9.5

FORM D
All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 2 CHILL-CASTTEST SAMPLES - FORMSC AND D

SECTION AA

Alldimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 3 SAND-CASTTESTSAMPLB-FORM E

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= =

913 -
I
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+
I

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 5 INVESTMENT-CASTTEST SAMPLE- Form%G

( CAST TO SIZE )

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50

CO

100

1L IiVI\ I I 1
. II I

All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 6 INVESTMENT-CAST
TEST SAMPLE- FORM H
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6.1.4 The tensile test shall be carried out in accordance 8 CONDlTION

with IS 1816 i 1979 on round test pieces ofdimensions 8.1 The castings shali be supplied in any of the condi-
given in Fig. 7 after machining from the cast test samples. tions covered in Table 2 as specified by the purchaser.
6.15 Should a test piece break outside the middle half The condition (Temper) shall be as designated in
of the gauge length and does not meet the requirements IS 5052 : 1993.
of mechanical properties, the test shall be discarded and 8.2 If stress-relieving treatment is required, this shall
another sample tested. be stated in the order. The procedure and cnteria for
acceptance shall be as agreed to between the supplier
6.2 Hardness
iand the purchaser.
Hardness testing (see IS 1500 : 1983 ) is recommended
for general assessment of uniformity of supply of cast- 9 TOLERANCES ON DIMENSIONS OF
ings and not ingots. When hardness tests are agreed to CASTINGS
between the supplier and the purchaser the agreed The dimensions of the castings shall conform to
minimum and/or maximum values shall appear on the customers drawings and/or order. The wall thickness
drawing/test schedule/order, together with the details with machining allowance, where necessary, shall be
of location, the size of the indenter and the load to be stipulated in the customers drawing and/or order. The
used. castings shall be capable of being machined, where
required, to the finished dimensions on the drawing.
7 FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS
10 SAMPLING
7.1 Ingot.5
The ingots shall be clean and free from harmful defects. 10.1 Chemical Analysis
10.1.0 Lot
7.2 Castings
The ingots/castings produced from the same cast of
The castings shall be clean, sound and free from harm- 1 000 kg or part thereof shall constitute a lot.
ful defects.
10.1.1 One sample for chemical analysis shall be
73.1 Each casting shall be inspected for cracks. The selected from each cast or a lot as mutually agreed to
dye penetrant test ( see IS 3658 : 1981) process may be between the supplier and the purchaser.
used to detect cracks if required by the purchaser and
10.1.2 Special care shall be taken during sampling of
standard of acceotance shall be mutually agreed to
the ingots or eastings. In all cases, first drillings shall
between the supplier and the purchaser. The castings
be discarded till a clean oxide-free surface is reached.
may be repaired by the supplier without detriment to
the ultimate use of the casting, but the decision to repair 10.2 Tensile Test for Castings
the type of defect should be mutually agreed to between 10.2.1 One separately cast test sample shall be
the supplier and the purchaser. selected from each lot or heat-treatment batch not
7.2.2 RadiolographyAJltrasonic tests may be applied exceeding 1 000 kg.
in special cases subject to agreement beetween the 10.2.1.1 Adequate number of separately cast test
purchaser and the supplier. The details of the techniques samples shall be prepared for tensile test from each cast
to be used, the frequency of inspection and standards so that it is possible to carry one test for each lot/heat-
of acceptance should be mutually agreed. treatment batch and samples are available for retest.

Diameter d =lOmm
Gauge length Lo =SOmm
Radius at shoulder ( minimum ) r = 10 mm
Minimum parallel length (L,) =55mm

FIG 7 STANDARD
ROUNDTUT PEXE

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10.2.2 The metal for the test samples shall be taken If both of these test samples fail to meet the :equiremefits,
from the crucible or ladie from which, the castings are the castings represented thereby shall be rejected.
poured. 12.2Aiternatively for heat-treated castings, thesupplier
may reheat-treat the test samples along with same batch
10.2.3 Treatment of Test Samples of casting. If both samples fail after reheat-treatment,
10.2.3.1 In case of non heat-treated castings, the test no further retest is permissible.
samples shall not be heat-treated, hammered, or other- 13 MARKING
wise treated (except by machining to the shape of the
13.8 Ingots/castings shall be suitably marked iror
test piece) before they are tested.
identification, with the following details:
10.2.3.2 In case of heat-treated castings the test
a) Lot or heat-treatment batch number,
samples shall be heat-treated with the castings they
represent. The test samples before or after heat-treat- b) Alloy and temper designations, and
ment shall not be hammered or otherwise treated, ex- c) Indication of the source of manufacture,
cept by machining to the shape of the round test piece, 13.2 If required, ingots/castings may also be CO~OW
if necessary. coded in accordance with IS 2479 : 1981.
II PRESSIIRE TEST 13.3 BIS Certification Marking
When required by the purchaser, each casting shall be 13.3.1 The material may also be marked with :he
pressure tested. Full details of the required/agreed test Standard Mark.
medium, test pressure and time under test shall be 13.3.2 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by
indicated-in the test schedule, Castings shall not be the provisions of the Bureau of iradran Standards Act,
impregnated or otherwise treated by a process designed 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made *elaereundea.
to improve pressure-tightness except as indicated in tfie The details of conditiom under whi& the iicence for
test schedule. the use of the Standard I\iaark may be granted to
manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the
12 RETEST Bureau of Indian Standards.
12.1 If a sample selected faiailsto meet the requirements 14 TEST CERTIFICATE
of the mechanical properties mentioned in 6, two further Each consignment of ingots/castings should be accom-
test samples representing the same cast may be selected panied by a test certificate containing details of alloy
and tested. If one of the additional test samples meets the designation, lot/heat-treatment batch number and cor-
requirements of the test, the castings represented responding chemical composition, tensile properties
thereby shall be deemed to comply with this standard. (for castings only), etc.

ANNEXA
(Cfuuse
2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

KS No. Title IS No. fitle

504 : 1963 Methods of chemical 5047 Glossary of terms relating to
analysis of aluminiuni and (Part 1) : 1986 aluminium and aluminium alloys:
its alloys ( revised) Part 1 Unwrought and wrought
1500 : 19x3 Method for Brinell hardness test metals ( second revision )
for metallic materials ( second 5052 : 1993 Aluminium and its ailoys -Temper
revision ) designations (first revision )
1816 : 1979 Method for tensile test for light 6051 : 1970 Code for dksignation ofaluminium
metals and their alloys ( first and its alloys
revision ) 7658 : 1975 Spectrographic analysis of
2479: 1981 Colour code for identification of aluminium
aluminium and aluminium alloys 10259: 1982 General condition of delivery and
for general engineering pur- inspection of aluminium and
poses ( second revision ) aluminium alloy products
3658 : 1981 Code of practice for liquid 11035 : 1984 Methods for spectrographic
penetrant 5aw detection ( first analysis of wrought aluminium
revision ) alloys.

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ANNEXB
(Fore word )
COMPARISON OF OLD AND NEW TEMPER DESIGNATIONS

Old Tempers New Tempers I Old Tempers New Tempers

M M
WP T6
W T4
P T5 ws T-7

ANNEXC
(Foreword ) .*

GUIDE TO TEE SELECTION OF CAST ALUMINIUM AND ITS ALLOYS

C-O The entire range of alloys has been classified into C-1.1.3 Alloy 4528
two groups, namely, commonly used alloys and special ~~ IS is a new alloy wioely used in automobile industriti
application,alloys. The mode of division will enable the because of good castability and low-shrinkage. It can
founder and the designer to pick up most appropriate b e used as cast as well as heat-treated condition.
alloy for a specific application.
C-1.1.4 Alloy 4600
C-l COMMONLY USED ALLOYS Excellent castability and fluidity permits this alloy to
C-1.0 Majority of castings for common applications be used in case of intricate and turn xalled castings. In
are produced from Al-Cu-Si alloys with 0.5 to 4 percent addition to good fluidity,its corrosion resistance is very
copper and 8 to 13 percent silicon. These alloys possess good. Some of its applications include castings for
very good foundry characteristics and normally do not water cooled manifolds, instrument cases, switch
give rise to serious casting difficulties in the foundry. boxes, motor housings, castings used in marine applica-
tions, pumps, chemical and dye industries.
For convenience this group has been divided into two
subgrdups as given in C-l.1 and C-1.2. For castings forming a part of a welded assembly this
alloy is the most suitable.
C-l.1 Sand, Gravity Die and Investment Casting C-1.15 Alloy 46OOA
Alloys
The applications of this alloy are similar to those of
C-1.1.1 Alloy 4223 and4423 4600 except where high resistance to corrosion is
These are the most versariie alloys. These have medium required. In such applications 4600A should not be
strength with good casting characteristics and suitable used, otherwise it has the same fluidity, castability and
for general engineering applicarious, domestic and of- machinability.
fice equipment, household tittmgs, automobIle corn-
C-l.2 Pt~ssure Die CastingAlloys
ponents, electrical tools and swirchgear. These alloys
can be cast in thin or thick sections and also suitable for C-1.2.1 Alloy 4420
castings which are required to be pressure tight. Cast- This alloy has a high mechanical sJrength, greater hard-
ings can be fully hkat-treaied to achieve higher physical ness and better machinability than alloys 4520 and
properties. 4600. The casting characteristics are very good.
C-1.1.2 Alloy 4450 C-1.2.2 Alloy 4520

High mechanical strength in the fuliy heat-treated COII- Most of the pressure die castings requiring medium
dition and high resistance to corrosion of this alloy strength are produced from this alloy. It has greater
mechanical strength, hardness and better machinability
makes it versatile for a wide range of engineering
than alloy 4600. Forvery thiw walled castings, this allc,
equipments, for exampie, engine cylinder blocks and
beads and other castings required in road transport. is to be preferred.
Higher proof stress, greater hardness, pressure tight- C-l .2.3 A 110~4600
ness and dimensional stability on temperature variation This alloy is recommended for thr.;e die castings for
of this alley are used with advantage in castings for which the service operating conditions require a resis-
valve-bodies, large fan blades, pneumatic tools, etc. tance to corrosion better than that offered by alloy 4420

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or 4520. This alloy is most suitable for application like C-2.6 Alloy 4225
direct contact with chemicals, foodstufXs, sea water and
those requiring highest resistance to corrosive atmos- k has high strength and greater hardness which is
phere. maintained at temperatures up to 2OOOC. It is good for
pressure tightness.
The ideal fluidity and freedom from hot-tearing of this
alloy facilitates the production of complex castings of C-2.7 Alloy 4300
large surface area and their walls.
It has good resistance to chemical and atmospheric
C-1.2.4 Alloy 46OOA attack. It is widely used for electrical household
The applications of this alloy are similar to those of appliances, for example, steam-irons, waffle irons,
4600 except where high resistance to corrosion is electric floor polishers and vacuum cleaners. Also used
required. In such applications 4600A should not be for utensils and architectural castings.
used, otherwise it has the same Ruidity, castability and
machinability. C-2.8 Alloy 4323
C-1.25 Alloy 4628 It is specially suitable for castings required to have a
This is new alloy widely used by automobile industries combination, in the as-cast conditions, of high proof
where high volume production die castings having thin stress and hardness with good machinability and cas-
wall are required. It has good castability, corrosion tability. It gets aged at room temperature and is /cry
resistance, pressure tightness, low shrinkage and good good for heavy duty automotive parts.
weldability. However this alloy has poor machinability.
C-2.9 Alloy 4525
C-2 SPECIAL APPLICATION ALLOYS Possesses good strength at elevated temperatures and
C-2.0 Castings demanding special characteristics low coefficient of expansion. Used for low pressure die
which are not provided in the commonly used alloys castings such as scooter components.
have been listed below. It may be noted that many of
C-2.10 Alloy 4635
the alloys in this category give more foundry problems
and are; therefore, limited to specified application. It has a fluidity and corrosion resistance of alloy 4300
with higher mechanical strength and hardness. It is
C-2.1 Alloys 1950 and 1900 extensively used for low pressure die castings such as
These alloys tiave high electrical conductivity and scooter parts.
therefore used in fittings required for electrical trans-
c-2.11 Alloy 4652
mission. Also suitable for food and chemical industries.
They have poor castability due to high shrinkage and Low thermal expansion and good strength at elevated
hot tearing. temperatures. Used for pistons, mainly for internal
combustion engines.
c-2.2 Alloy 2280
C-2.12 Alloy 5230
possesses high strength and good ductility in the fully
heat-treated condition. Applications are reciprocating Excellent resistance to corrosion and excellent surface
parts of engines, Bywheel housing and propellers, finish makes it suitable for castings for marine, food
artificial limb, moulding boxes .and other castings processing and decorative applications. It is the most
requiring,high strength under stress. The alloy is hot suitable alloy for decorative anodizing. Typical
short. applications are window hardware, ash trays and
C-2.3 Alloy 2285 ornamental hardware. The alloy is susceptible to oxida-
tion in molten condition and has high shrinkage.
It is also known as y alloy and possesses good
mechanical strength at elevated temperatures. It re- C-2.13 Alloy 5500
quires special casting techniques. The alloy is normally
Wh-n solution treated, this alloy has the highest tensile
used for pistons and cylinder heads.
strength and good shock resistance together with excel-
C-2.4 Alloy 2550 lent corrosion resistance and machinability. Suitable
for castings requiring maximum toughness. Typical
This alloy is specially suitable for castings for hydraulic applications are highly stressed castings used in marine
equipment. It has excellent machinability. and mining equipments.
C-2.5 Alloy 4223A The alloy becomes susceptible to stress corrosion at
higher temperature if subjected to stresses in ex-
Possesses high shock resistance and tensile strength. cess of design loads. The alioy requires special foundry
Suitable for structural components and castings for techniques to ensure internal soundness and chemical
heavy duty service in road trarsport vehicles. composition limits.

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Manak Bhavan, Y Bahodur Shah &far M;lrg, New Delhi 110002 Tclcgramx: M;tnakx;~nxth;~
Telephones: 323 01 31,323 33 75, 323 Y4 02 (Common to all olliccs)
Regional Offices: rclcphonc

Central : Manak Bhavan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg

NEW DELHI 110002
Eastern : l/14 C.I.T. Scheme VII M, V.I.P. Ro:~d. M:lniktol:l
CALCUlTA 700054
Northern : SC0 335-336, Sector 34-A, CHANDIGARH 16(1(122

Southern : C.I.T. Campus, IV Cross Road, CHENNAI

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Western : Manakalaya,EY MIDC, Marol. Andhcri (Easl)
MUMBAI -1OOOY3
Bran&s : AHMADABAD. RANGALORE. BHOPAL. BHIJBANESHWAR.
COIMBATORE. FARIDABAD. GHAZIABAD. GCJWAHATI.
HYDERABAD. JAIPIJR. KANPIJR. LUCKNOW. NAGPUR.
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AMENDMENT NO.
1 DECEMBER 2003
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IS 617:1994 CAST ALUMINIUM AND ITS ALLOYS
INGOTS AND CASTINGS FOR GENERAL
ENGINEERING PURPOSES SPECIFICATION
( Third Revision)
( Page 2, Table 1, .S1No. 7, col 9 ) SubstituteOISfor401s.

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