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JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy equivalents, chemistry & properties.

JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy is a aluminium (casting) used for mostly used for automotive and two-wheeler die castings, electronics housings and motor end covers. Below are its equivalent designations in nine standards, chemical composition, mechanical properties and density.

JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy equivalent grades

USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
A383 (nearest; separate AA limits)
UNS
A03830 (nearest)
Europe (EN)
EN AC-46100 (nearest)
UK (BS)
LM2 (nearest)
Japan (JIS)
ADC12
China (GB)
YL113 (nearest)

Key data

Family
Aluminium (casting)
Density
2.74 g/cm³
Typical mechanical
As cast: TS about 310 MPa
Typical uses
Mostly used for automotive and two-wheeler die castings, electronics housings and motor end covers
Weight
Calculate weight in JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy

JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy chemical composition (weight %)

JIS H 5302:2006 ADC12

SiFeCuMnMgNiZnSn
9.6–12.0≤1.31.5–3.5≤0.5≤0.3≤0.5≤1.0≤0.2

AA A383.0 (Aluminum Association Pink Sheets, separate composition)

SiFeCuMnMgNiZnSn
9.5–11.5≤1.32.0–3.0≤0.500.10–0.30≤0.30≤3.0≤0.15

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Frequently asked questions

What is the equivalent of JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy?

JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) A383 (nearest; separate AA limits); UNS A03830 (nearest); Europe (EN) EN AC-46100 (nearest); UK (BS) LM2 (nearest); Japan (JIS) ADC12; China (GB) YL113 (nearest). Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.

What is the chemical composition of JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy?

JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy (JIS H 5302:2006 ADC12): Si 9.6–12.0, Fe ≤1.3, Cu 1.5–3.5, Mn ≤0.5, Mg ≤0.3, Ni ≤0.5, Zn ≤1.0, Sn ≤0.2 (weight %).

What is the density of JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy?

About 2.74 g/cm³ (2,740 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.

Need JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy?

Steel Impex India, Mumbai, supplies JIS ADC12 die-casting alloy in pipes, plates, sheets, bars and fittings as available, with mill test certificates. Send the grade, standard, size and quantity.