Aluminium 4043 (filler) equivalents, chemistry & properties.
Aluminium 4043 (filler) is a aluminium (wrought) used for mostly used as TIG and MIG filler wire for 6xxx alloys and castings. Below are its equivalent designations in nine standards, chemical composition, mechanical properties and density.
Aluminium 4043 (filler) equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- 4043 / ER4043
- UNS
- A94043
- Europe (EN)
- EN AW-4043A (AlSi5)
- China (GB)
- 4043
Key data
- Family
- Aluminium (wrought)
- Density
- 2.69 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- Welding filler; low cracking sensitivity
- Typical uses
- Mostly used as TIG and MIG filler wire for 6xxx alloys and castings
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Aluminium 4043 (filler)
Aluminium 4043 (filler) chemical composition (weight %)
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | Ti | Be |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5–6.0 | ≤0.8 | ≤0.30 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.0003 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Aluminium 4043 (filler)?
Aluminium 4043 (filler) equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) 4043 / ER4043; UNS A94043; Europe (EN) EN AW-4043A (AlSi5); China (GB) 4043. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Aluminium 4043 (filler)?
Aluminium 4043 (filler): Si 4.5–6.0, Fe ≤0.8, Cu ≤0.30, Mn ≤0.05, Mg ≤0.05, Zn ≤0.10, Ti ≤0.20, Be ≤0.0003 (weight %).
What is the density of Aluminium 4043 (filler)?
About 2.69 g/cm³ (2,690 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
Need Aluminium 4043 (filler)?
Steel Impex India, Mumbai, supplies Aluminium 4043 (filler) in pipes, plates, sheets, bars and fittings as available, with mill test certificates. Send the grade, standard, size and quantity.