Aluminum 360.0-F (As fabricated)
Temper · default condition
AA 360.0 · UNS A03600 · ASTM SG100B
Standard supply condition for 360.0 die castings; use for thin-wall, pressure-tight parts needing moderate strength.
Values for the F condition
Other 360.0 tempers and conditions
360.0 is listed in 2 conditions; see the grade overview at 360.0.
Compare all 2 conditionsHide
| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A360.0-F | Pick when slightly higher ductility and better corrosion/pressure tightness are needed; iron capped at 1.3 % instead of 2.0 %, at the cost of more die soldering. | 165 | 317 | 3.5 | 75 HB | 29 % IACS |
FDefaultThis page As fabricated | Standard supply condition for 360.0 die castings; use for thin-wall, pressure-tight parts needing moderate strength. | 172 | 324 | 3 | 75 HB | 28 % IACS |
What is 360.0-F?
360.0-F is 360.0 in the F temper — standard supply condition for 360.0 die castings; use for thin-wall, pressure-tight parts needing moderate strength. 360.0-F has a yield strength of 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 324 MPa (47 ksi) — weaker than 55% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi). 360.0-F has a density of 2.64 g/cm³ (0.0954 lb/in³), lighter than 94% of aluminum grades. It melts at 557°C (1,035 °F).
Limitations
- Poor heat conductor — 113 W/m·K (65.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 86% of aluminum grades
- Low electrical conductivity — 28 % IACS, worse than 82% of aluminum grades
- Limited formability — 10/100, worse than 80% of aluminum grades
- Limited ductility — 3%, worse than 79% of aluminum grades
- Hard to polish — 45/100, worse than 76% of aluminum grades
360.0-F properties
Typical room-temperature values for 360.0-F; 11 are specific to this condition. Other listed values are 360.0 reference data and may not represent this condition. Bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
360.0-F has a density of 2.64 g/cm³ (0.0954 lb/in³), lighter than 94% of aluminum grades. It melts at 557°C (1,035 °F).
Mechanical12
360.0-F has a yield strength of 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 324 MPa (47 ksi) — weaker than 55% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 3% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
Thermal6
360.0-F is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 113 W/m·K (65.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 86% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 21 µm/m·K (11.7 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
360.0-F conducts electricity at 28 % IACS, worse than 82% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (60/100), better than 62% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of 360.0-F takes about 195 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 86% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 85%.
Manufacturability8
360.0-F's machinability is good (55/100, worse than 59% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (30/100); formability not recommended (10/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Confirm any required mill or lot documentation when quoting.
Working with 360.0-F
Is 360.0 easy to machine?
Machines well with sharp positive-rake carbide or PCD tooling and flood coolant; eutectic Si is abrasive, so avoid HSS for production runs.
Can 360.0 be welded?
Fusion welding is generally not recommended on die castings (entrapped gas causes porosity/blistering); use mechanical fastening, adhesives or friction-stir/laser welding on vacuum-cast parts.
Can 360.0 be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent die-casting fluidity and pressure tightness, suited to walls below 2 mm; solution heat treatment is normally avoided because of blister formation.
What surface finishes work on 360.0?
Best finished with chromate/trivalent conversion coating, powder coat or paint; decorative anodizing is grey and blotchy, hard anodize only for wear surfaces.
360.0 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 | 9 – 10 | 9.5 |
| Mg | 0.4 – 0.6 | 0.5 |
| FeA360.0: 1.3 max | ≤ 2 | — |
| Cu | ≤ 0.6 | — |
| Mn | ≤ 0.35 | — |
| Ni | ≤ 0.5 | — |
| Zn | ≤ 0.5 | — |
| Sn | ≤ 0.15 | — |
| Tinot always specified | ≤ 0.15 | — |
| Others (each/total)per ASTM B85 die-casting limits | ≤ 0.25 | — |
| Al | balance | — |
360.0-F — frequently asked
What is 360.0-F used for?
360.0-F is typically used for marine hardware, electrical fittings, cooking utensils and pump housings. In short: corrosion-resistant die casting alloy; good pressure tightness; thin-wall castability.
What is the yield strength of 360.0-F?
360.0-F has a typical yield strength of 172 MPa (24.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 324 MPa (47 ksi) — weaker than 55% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is 360.0-F easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (55/100, worse than 59% of aluminum grades). Machines well with sharp positive-rake carbide or PCD tooling and flood coolant; eutectic Si is abrasive, so avoid HSS for production runs.
Can 360.0-F be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (30/100). Fusion welding is generally not recommended on die castings (entrapped gas causes porosity/blistering); use mechanical fastening, adhesives or friction-stir/laser welding on vacuum-cast parts.
What surface finishes work on 360.0-F?
Best finished with chromate/trivalent conversion coating, powder coat or paint; decorative anodizing is grey and blotchy, hard anodize only for wear surfaces.
Can 360.0-F be formed, bent or molded?
Excellent die-casting fluidity and pressure tightness, suited to walls below 2 mm; solution heat treatment is normally avoided because of blister formation.
What is the maximum service temperature of 360.0-F?
360.0-F is rated for continuous use to about 150°C (302 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between 360.0-F and 360.0 A360-F?
F is the default condition — standard supply condition for 360.0 die castings; use for thin-wall, pressure-tight parts needing moderate strength. A360-F: pick when slightly higher ductility and better corrosion/pressure tightness are needed; iron capped at 1.3 % instead of 2.0 %, at the cost of more die soldering. Yield strength is 172 MPa in F versus 165 MPa in A360-F.
Sources
- ASTM B85/B85M — Aluminum-Alloy Die Castings — ASTM International (2018)
- Registration Record of Aluminum Association Alloy Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot ('Pink Sheets') — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys and Special-Purpose Materials — ASM International (1990)
- NADCA Product Specification Standards for Die Castings — North American Die Casting Association (2018)
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.