LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) equivalents, chemistry & properties.
LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) is a aluminium (casting) used for mostly used for alloy wheels, automotive suspension parts, aerospace castings and pump bodies. Below are its equivalent designations in nine standards, chemical composition, mechanical properties and density.
LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) equivalent grades
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- A356 / 356
- UNS
- A13560
- Europe (EN)
- EN AC-42100 (AlSi7Mg0.3)
- UK (BS)
- LM25
- Japan (JIS)
- AC4C / AC4CH
- China (GB)
- ZL101 / ZL101A
Key data
- Family
- Aluminium (casting)
- Density
- 2.68 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- T6: TS about 230–280 MPa
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for alloy wheels, automotive suspension parts, aerospace castings and pump bodies
- Weight
- Calculate weight in LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg)
LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) chemical composition (weight %)
AA A356.0 (Aluminum Association Pink Sheets)
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Zn | Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5–7.5 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.20 | ≤0.10 | 0.25–0.45 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.20 |
BS 1490:1988 LM25
| Si | Cu | Mg | Fe | Mn | Ni | Zn | Pb | Sn | Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5–7.5 | ≤0.20 | 0.20–0.60 | ≤0.5 | ≤0.3 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.1 | ≤0.05 | ≤0.2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg)?
LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) equivalents: USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) A356 / 356; UNS A13560; Europe (EN) EN AC-42100 (AlSi7Mg0.3); UK (BS) LM25; Japan (JIS) AC4C / AC4CH; China (GB) ZL101 / ZL101A. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg)?
LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) (AA A356.0 (Aluminum Association Pink Sheets)): Si 6.5–7.5, Fe ≤0.20, Cu ≤0.20, Mn ≤0.10, Mg 0.25–0.45, Zn ≤0.10, Ti ≤0.20 (weight %).
What is the density of LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg)?
About 2.68 g/cm³ (2,680 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
Need LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg)?
Steel Impex India, Mumbai, supplies LM25 / A356 casting alloy (AlSi7Mg) in pipes, plates, sheets, bars and fittings as available, with mill test certificates. Send the grade, standard, size and quantity.