Aluminum ADC1
JIS ADC1
ADC1 is a high-silicon, near-eutectic aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy from the JIS ADC series, also listed as A413.0 and YL102.
Reference datasheet — ADC1 is not in the instant-quote catalog. Upload your part and an engineer will quote it in this grade or suggest the closest stocked equivalent.
Values for the F condition
ADC1 tempers and conditions
ADC1 is supplied in 2 conditions, soft to hard. F is the default FabDigit quotes; the values on this page are for it.
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| Condition · open for datasheet | Best for | Yield MPa | Tensile MPa | Elong. % | Hardness | Conductivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FDefault As fabricated | Standard supply condition for ADC1 die castings; no heat treatment, best for thin-wall pressure-tight housings. | 145 | 280 | 2.5 | 75 HB | 31 % IACS |
Cooled from hot working and artificially aged | Low-temperature age (≈200–230 °C) used to stabilise dimensions and relieve casting stress before precision machining; small hardness gain, slight ductility loss. | 160 | 285 | 2 | 80 HB | 34 % IACS |
Supply forms, finishes and certifications
Ways ADC1 is supplied — form, process route, surface or paperwork — without a datasheet of their own. The property values above apply.
| Option | What it is | Type |
|---|---|---|
Ingot | Secondary die-casting alloy ingot | Supply form |
What is ADC1?
ADC1 is a high-silicon, near-eutectic aluminium high-pressure die casting alloy from the JIS ADC series, also listed as A413.0 and YL102. Engineers choose it for thin-wall, leak-tight castings: fluidity fills walls down to about 1 mm, and the as-cast F condition gives 280 MPa tensile, 145 MPa yield, 2.5% elongation, 75 HB and 121 W/m·K. Limits are low ductility, a 150 °C service ceiling, unreliable fusion welding on gas-containing castings and a machinability score of 35, with tool life roughly half that of ADC12 or 6061. ADC12 is the usual alternative when machining volume and supply drive the choice. ADC1 has a density of 2.66 g/cm³ (0.0961 lb/in³), lighter than 84% of aluminum grades. It melts at 574°C (1,065 °F). ADC1 has a yield strength of 145 MPa (21 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — weaker than 68% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 2.5% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
What is ADC1 used for?
- thin-wall die castings
- pressure-tight housings
- hydraulic parts
Limitations
- Limited formability — 5/100, worse than 94% of aluminum grades
- Low fracture toughness — 15 MPa·√m (13.7 ksi·√in), worse than 93% of aluminum grades
- Hard to polish — 40/100, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 35/100, worse than 86% of aluminum grades
- Limited ductility — 2.5%, worse than 83% of aluminum grades
ADC1 properties
Typical room-temperature values for ADC1-F; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
ADC1 has a density of 2.66 g/cm³ (0.0961 lb/in³), lighter than 84% of aluminum grades. It melts at 574°C (1,065 °F).
Mechanical13
ADC1 has a yield strength of 145 MPa (21 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — weaker than 68% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 2.5% and the elastic modulus is 71 GPa (10.3 Msi).
Thermal6
ADC1 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 121 W/m·K (69.9 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 76% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 20.4 µm/m·K (11.3 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
ADC1 conducts electricity at 31 % IACS, worse than 68% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (58/100), better than 57% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of ADC1 takes about 195 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 86% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 85%.
Manufacturability8
ADC1's machinability is fair (35/100, worse than 86% of aluminum grades); weldability fair (35/100); formability not recommended (5/100).
Common Calculations5
Values are nominal handbook figures for design screening. Certified mill or lot data ships with every FabDigit order on request.
Strength versus weight in the aluminum family
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade FabDigit runs. ADC1 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with ADC1
Is ADC1 easy to machine?
Use PCD or polished carbide with high speed / light feed and flood coolant — eutectic Si is abrasive and tool life is roughly half that of ADC12 or 6061.
Can ADC1 be welded?
Fusion welding of die castings is unreliable (entrapped gas blows the weld); use ER4047/ER4145 filler for repair, or design for mechanical/adhesive joining and vacuum die casting when welding is mandatory.
Can ADC1 be formed, bent or molded?
High-pressure die casting only: outstanding fluidity fills walls down to ~1 mm, low shrinkage and excellent pressure tightness; keep die temperature and vacuum/venting controlled to limit porosity.
ADC1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sieutectic silicon — source of fluidity and pressure tightness | 11 – 13 | 12 |
| Fedie-casting iron level; prevents die soldering | ≤ 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Cu | ≤ 1 | 0.3 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Mg | ≤ 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Zn | ≤ 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Ni | ≤ 0.5 | 0.05 |
| Sn | ≤ 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on ADC1?
Best finished with chromate-free conversion coating plus powder coat or paint; decorative anodizing is not recommended (high Si gives a grey/blotchy film), and shot blast plus impregnation is common for leak-tight housings.
Surface treatments FabDigit runs on aluminum parts — pick them in the quote configurator or call them out on the drawing. Each links to its datasheet in the surface-finish library (thickness, specs, call-out, material verdicts).
Organic Coating
Equivalent designations
Standards and trade names that resolve to Aluminum ADC1 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Similar grades
- YL102A413.0
How much does ADC1 cost?
ADC1 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
ADC1 — frequently asked
What is ADC1 used for?
ADC1 is typically used for thin-wall die castings, pressure-tight housings and hydraulic parts. In short: best pressure tightness; thin-wall casting specialist; most abrasive ADC to machine.
What is the yield strength of ADC1?
ADC1 has a typical yield strength of 145 MPa (21 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — weaker than 68% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 2 listed tempers.
Is ADC1 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated fair (35/100, worse than 86% of aluminum grades). Use PCD or polished carbide with high speed / light feed and flood coolant — eutectic Si is abrasive and tool life is roughly half that of ADC12 or 6061.
Can ADC1 be welded?
With care — weldability is rated fair (35/100). Fusion welding of die castings is unreliable (entrapped gas blows the weld); use ER4047/ER4145 filler for repair, or design for mechanical/adhesive joining and vacuum die casting when welding is mandatory.
What surface finishes work on ADC1?
Best finished with chromate-free conversion coating plus powder coat or paint; decorative anodizing is not recommended (high Si gives a grey/blotchy film), and shot blast plus impregnation is common for leak-tight housings.
Can ADC1 be formed, bent or molded?
High-pressure die casting only: outstanding fluidity fills walls down to ~1 mm, low shrinkage and excellent pressure tightness; keep die temperature and vacuum/venting controlled to limit porosity.
What is the maximum service temperature of ADC1?
ADC1 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 ADC1-F and ADC1-T5?
F is the default condition — standard supply condition for ADC1 die castings; no heat treatment, best for thin-wall pressure-tight housings. T5: low-temperature age (≈200–230 °C) used to stabilise dimensions and relieve casting stress before precision machining; small hardness gain, slight ductility loss. Yield strength is 145 MPa in F versus 160 MPa in T5.
How much does ADC1 cost?
ADC1 is a standard-cost aluminum ($$), cheaper than about 71% of the materials FabDigit quotes. Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on the raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Sources
- JIS H 5302 Aluminium alloy die castings — JSA (2006)
- GB/T 15115 (YL102) — SAC (2009)
- ASM Handbook Vol.2: Properties and Selection — Nonferrous Alloys (A413.0) — ASM International (1990)
- Aluminum Association Pink Sheets — Designations and Chemical Composition Limits for Aluminum Alloys in the Form of Castings and Ingot — The Aluminum Association (2018)
- 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; hardness values on non-Brinell scales are converted approximately for charting only. Manufacturability limits are FabDigit quote-engine defaults and may be relaxed by engineering review. Nothing on this page is a certification — request mill certs, CoC or material test reports with your order.