Aluminum 213.0 F-SAND
Finish state
AA 213.0 · also CS74A
Choose for larger or low-volume sand castings; slightly lower ductility and more scatter than permanent mold.
Values for the F-SAND condition
Other 213.0 tempers and conditions
213.0 is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at 213.0.
- F
- F-SAND
Compare all 2 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FDefault As fabricated | Standard supply condition: no heat treatment, permanent-mold castings machined directly. | 105 | 165 | 1.5 | 70 HB | 28 % IACS |
F-SANDThis page F | Choose for larger or low-volume sand castings; slightly lower ductility and more scatter than permanent mold. | 110 | 165 | 1.5 | 70 HB | 28 % IACS |
What is 213.0 F-SAND?
213.0 F-SAND is 213.0 supplied in the F-SAND condition — choose for larger or low-volume sand castings; slightly lower ductility and more scatter than permanent mold. 213.0 F-SAND has a yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and a tensile strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) — weaker than 81% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 1.5% and the elastic modulus is 73 GPa (10.6 Msi). 213.0 F-SAND has a density of 2.95 g/cm³ (0.107 lb/in³), heavier than 99% of aluminum grades. It melts at 545°C (1,013 °F). F is the default condition FabDigit quotes; F-SAND is available on request or by drawing note.
Advantages
- Low embodied carbon — 9 kg CO₂/kg, better than 99% of aluminum grades
- Easy to machine — 80/100, better than 92% of aluminum grades
- High service temperature — 175°C (347 °F), better than 83% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Needs corrosion protection — 32/100, worse than 94% of aluminum grades
- Limited ductility — 1.5%, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
- Hard to polish — 40/100, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 28 % IACS, worse than 82% of aluminum grades
- Low strength — 110 MPa (16 ksi), worse than 81% of aluminum grades
213.0 F-SAND properties
Typical room-temperature values for 213.0 F-SAND; 20 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 213.0 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
213.0 F-SAND has a density of 2.95 g/cm³ (0.107 lb/in³), heavier than 99% of aluminum grades. It melts at 545°C (1,013 °F).
Mechanical11
213.0 F-SAND has a yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and a tensile strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) — weaker than 81% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 1.5% and the elastic modulus is 73 GPa (10.6 Msi).
Thermal6
213.0 F-SAND is rated for continuous service to 175°C (347 °F). It conducts heat at 120 W/m·K (69.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 80% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 22 µm/m·K (12.2 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
213.0 F-SAND conducts electricity at 28 % IACS, worse than 82% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is poor (32/100), worse than 94% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 213.0 F-SAND takes about 145 MJ of energy and emits 9 kg of CO₂ — less than 99% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 80%.
Manufacturability6
213.0 F-SAND's machinability is very good (80/100, better than 92% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (25/100).
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 213.0 F-SAND
Is 213.0 easy to machine?
Free machining with sharp carbide or PCD tools, high speed and light feed; the Cu/Zn content gives short chips and good finish with soluble-oil coolant.
Can 213.0 be welded?
Not recommended for structural welds — high Cu makes it hot-crack sensitive; repair with 4145/4043 filler only for cosmetic defects, or use mechanical joining.
Can 213.0 be formed, bent or molded?
Sand and permanent-mold casting only; needs generous risers and controlled solidification because of wide freezing range and shrinkage/hot-tear tendency; not heat treated in service (F temper).
What surface finishes work on 213.0?
Do not rely on anodizing (dark, patchy film); use chromate/phosphate conversion plus primer and paint, or nickel/zinc-based plating over a suitable strike, for corrosion protection.
213.0 chemical composition (wt %)
Limits by weight percent from the governing specification, written the way the spec states them — a single maximum for impurities, a range for alloying elements, and the base element as balance. Nominal is the typical mid-range value.
| Element | Spec limit (wt %) | Nominal |
|---|---|---|
| Si | 1 – 3 | 2 |
| Cu | 6 – 8 | 7 |
| Feimpurity limit | ≤ 1.2 | — |
| Mn | ≤ 0.6 | — |
| Mg | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Ni | ≤ 0.35 | — |
| Zntolerated at high level in secondary metal | ≤ 2.5 | — |
| Sn | ≤ 0.1 | — |
| Others (total) | ≤ 0.5 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
213.0 F-SAND — frequently asked
What is 213.0 F-SAND used for?
213.0 F-SAND is typically used for general machinery castings, housings and hardware. In short: free-machining cast Al-Cu-Si; as-cast F temper only; low ductility, legacy grade.
What is the yield strength of 213.0 F-SAND?
213.0 F-SAND has a typical yield strength of 110 MPa (16 ksi) and a tensile strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) — weaker than 81% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is 213.0 F-SAND easy to machine?
Yes — machinability is rated very good (80/100, better than 92% of aluminum grades). Free machining with sharp carbide or PCD tools, high speed and light feed; the Cu/Zn content gives short chips and good finish with soluble-oil coolant.
Can 213.0 F-SAND be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (25/100). Not recommended for structural welds — high Cu makes it hot-crack sensitive; repair with 4145/4043 filler only for cosmetic defects, or use mechanical joining.
What surface finishes work on 213.0 F-SAND?
Do not rely on anodizing (dark, patchy film); use chromate/phosphate conversion plus primer and paint, or nickel/zinc-based plating over a suitable strike, for corrosion protection.
Can 213.0 F-SAND be formed, bent or molded?
Sand and permanent-mold casting only; needs generous risers and controlled solidification because of wide freezing range and shrinkage/hot-tear tendency; not heat treated in service (F temper).
What is the maximum service temperature of 213.0 F-SAND?
213.0 F-SAND is rated for continuous use to about 175°C (347 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 213.0-F and 213.0 F-SAND?
F is the default condition — standard supply condition: no heat treatment, permanent-mold castings machined directly. F-SAND: choose for larger or low-volume sand castings; slightly lower ductility and more scatter than permanent mold. Yield strength is 105 MPa in F versus 110 MPa in F-SAND.
Sources
- ANSI H35.1 / Aluminum Association Alloy and Temper Designations & Registration Records (Teal Sheets) — The Aluminum Association (2015)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials (cast aluminum alloys) — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys — ASM International (1993)
- ASTM B26/B26M (sand castings) and B108/B108M (permanent mold castings) — ASTM International (2022)
Property data is compiled from published supplier and standards handbooks and normalised for comparison. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.