Aluminum ADC14
JIS ADC14
ADC14 is a hypereutectic Al-Si die casting alloy from the JIS ADC family (close to A390.0) in which primary silicon particles and copper give hardness and wear resistance instead of ductility.
Reference datasheet — ADC14 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
ADC14 tempers and conditions
ADC14 is supplied in 4 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 commercial condition for ADC14 die castings where wear resistance and dimensional stability matter more than strength. | 240 | 280 | 1 | 120 HB | 27 % IACS |
Solution heat treated and overaged (stabilized) | Choose when long-term dimensional stability at elevated temperature (e.g. compressor and engine parts) matters more than peak hardness. | 255 | 265 | 1 | 120 HB | 28 % IACS |
Cooled from hot working and artificially aged | Low-cost stabilising age straight from the die; raises yield strength and dimensional stability without distortion risk from quenching. | 265 | 295 | 0.8 | 125 HB | 27 % IACS |
Solution heat treated and artificially aged | Highest strength and hardness for machined wear surfaces; only usable on low-porosity (vacuum or squeeze) castings because solutionising can blister gas-porous die castings. | 305 | 315 | 0.8 | 145 HB | 25 % IACS |
What is ADC14?
ADC14 is a hypereutectic Al-Si die casting alloy from the JIS ADC family (close to A390.0) in which primary silicon particles and copper give hardness and wear resistance instead of ductility. Engineers specify it for as-cast compressor and pump parts running against sliding surfaces, with 240 MPa yield, 280 MPa tensile, 120 HB and only 1% elongation. Service is limited to about 200 °C, thermal conductivity is 134 W/m·K and electrical conductivity 27% IACS. The abrasive primary Si makes machining slow (machinability score 30) and structural welding is not recommended; ADC12 is the alternative when ductility and castability matter more than wear. ADC14 has a density of 2.73 g/cm³ (0.0986 lb/in³), heavier than 61% of aluminum grades. It melts at 507°C (945 °F). ADC14 has a yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — stronger than 63% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 1% and the elastic modulus is 81 GPa (11.7 Msi).
What is ADC14 used for?
- compressor parts
- wear plates
- pump components
Advantages
- Stiff — 81 GPa (11.7 Msi), better than 96% of aluminum grades
- High service temperature — 200°C (392 °F), better than 90% of aluminum grades
Limitations
- Limited formability — 3/100, worse than 100% of aluminum grades
- Low fracture toughness — 12 MPa·√m (10.9 ksi·√in), worse than 99% of aluminum grades
- Limited ductility — 1%, worse than 95% of aluminum grades
- Difficult to machine — 30/100, worse than 92% of aluminum grades
- Hard to polish — 40/100, worse than 91% of aluminum grades
ADC14 properties
Typical room-temperature values for ADC14-F; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
ADC14 has a density of 2.73 g/cm³ (0.0986 lb/in³), heavier than 61% of aluminum grades. It melts at 507°C (945 °F).
Mechanical13
ADC14 has a yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — stronger than 63% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 1% and the elastic modulus is 81 GPa (11.7 Msi).
Thermal6
ADC14 is rated for continuous service to 200°C (392 °F). It conducts heat at 134 W/m·K (77.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F), worse than 60% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 18 µm/m·K (10 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
ADC14 conducts electricity at 27 % IACS, worse than 86% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is fair (42/100), worse than 69% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of ADC14 takes about 200 MJ of energy and emits 12 kg of CO₂ — less than 60% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 85%.
Manufacturability8
ADC14's machinability is poor (30/100, worse than 92% of aluminum grades); weldability poor (20/100); formability not recommended (3/100).
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. ADC14 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with ADC14
Is ADC14 easy to machine?
Highly abrasive primary silicon: use PCD or diamond-coated tools, high surface speed, low feed and copious coolant; carbide life is very short.
Can ADC14 be welded?
Not recommended for structural joints — Cu content and gas porosity cause hot cracking; repair only with 4047/4145 filler on clean, low-porosity sections.
Can ADC14 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold-chamber die casting at 680–720 °C with controlled melt superheat and grain-refined/P-modified Si; no cold forming possible, and abrasive wear of dies and shot sleeves must be budgeted.
ADC14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sihypereutectic; primary Si gives wear resistance | 16 – 18 | 17 |
| Cu | 4 – 5 | 4.5 |
| Mg | 0.45 – 0.65 | 0.55 |
| Fe | ≤ 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Mn | ≤ 0.5 | |
| Zn | ≤ 1.5 | |
| Ni | ≤ 0.3 | |
| Sn | ≤ 0.3 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on ADC14?
Chromate-free conversion coating, painting or powder coating is the usual route; anodizing yields a dark grey uneven film, and polishing is limited by exposed Si particles.
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 ADC14 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- Similar grades
- A390.0
How much does ADC14 cost?
ADC14 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.
ADC14 — frequently asked
What is ADC14 used for?
ADC14 is typically used for compressor parts, wear plates and pump components. In short: wear-resistant hypereutectic Al-Si; hardest ADC casting alloy; low ductility, abrasive machining.
What is the yield strength of ADC14?
ADC14 has a typical yield strength of 240 MPa (34.8 ksi) and a tensile strength of 280 MPa (40.6 ksi) — stronger than 63% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 4 listed tempers.
Is ADC14 easy to machine?
Not especially — machinability is rated poor (30/100, worse than 92% of aluminum grades). Highly abrasive primary silicon: use PCD or diamond-coated tools, high surface speed, low feed and copious coolant; carbide life is very short.
Can ADC14 be welded?
Not readily — weldability is rated poor (20/100). Not recommended for structural joints — Cu content and gas porosity cause hot cracking; repair only with 4047/4145 filler on clean, low-porosity sections.
What surface finishes work on ADC14?
Chromate-free conversion coating, painting or powder coating is the usual route; anodizing yields a dark grey uneven film, and polishing is limited by exposed Si particles.
Can ADC14 be formed, bent or molded?
Cold-chamber die casting at 680–720 °C with controlled melt superheat and grain-refined/P-modified Si; no cold forming possible, and abrasive wear of dies and shot sleeves must be budgeted.
What is the maximum service temperature of ADC14?
ADC14 is rated for continuous use to about 200°C (392 °F). Strength falls off well before that limit — check the elevated-temperature data for load-bearing parts.
What is the difference between ADC14-F and ADC14-T6?
F is the default condition — standard commercial condition for ADC14 die castings where wear resistance and dimensional stability matter more than strength. T6: highest strength and hardness for machined wear surfaces; only usable on low-porosity (vacuum or squeeze) castings because solutionising can blister gas-porous die castings. Yield strength is 240 MPa in F versus 305 MPa in T6.
How much does ADC14 cost?
ADC14 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)
- ASTM B85 / AA Teal Sheets — Registered Alloy Designations (A390.0) — ASTM / Aluminum Association (2018)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties of Aluminum Casting Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Specialty Handbook: Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys — ASM International (1993)
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.