Aluminum EN AC-41000
EN AC-41000
EN AC-41000 (AlSi2MgTi) is a low-silicon Al-Si-Mg casting alloy with titanium grain refinement, supplied F, T6 or T6-K.
Reference datasheet — EN AC-41000 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 T6 condition
EN AC-41000 tempers and conditions
EN AC-41000 is supplied in 3 conditions, soft to hard. T6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
As fabricated | Pick for low-cost conductive or weldable castings where strength is secondary and maximum ductility/conductivity is wanted. | 75 | 145 | 5 | 45 HB | 45 % IACS |
T6Default Solution heat treated and artificially aged | Standard supply condition: best balance of strength, ductility and anodizing quality for sand-cast conductive or decorative parts. | 130 | 190 | 5 | 55 HB | 42 % IACS |
T6 | Choose when the part is gravity die (permanent-mould) cast — finer structure raises strength and elongation well above sand-cast T6. | 195 | 260 | 7 | 78 HB | 41 % IACS |
What is EN AC-41000?
EN AC-41000 (AlSi2MgTi) is a low-silicon Al-Si-Mg casting alloy with titanium grain refinement, supplied F, T6 or T6-K. The 2% Si level gives 170 W/m·K thermal conductivity, 42% IACS electrical conductivity and weldability and anodizing behaviour close to wrought 6000 series, which is why it is used for electrical and welded cast parts. Strength is moderate at 130 MPa yield, 190 MPa tensile and 5% elongation, and fluidity is poor with a high hot-tearing tendency. Thin or intricate sections are better cast in EN AC-42100. EN AC-41000 has a density of 2.67 g/cm³ (0.0965 lb/in³), lighter than 78% of aluminum grades. It melts at 610°C (1,130 °F). EN AC-41000 has a yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) — weaker than 73% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 5% and the elastic modulus is 72 GPa (10.4 Msi).
What is EN AC-41000 used for?
- electrical fittings
- conductor components
- lightly loaded castings
Advantages
- Conducts heat well — 170 W/m·K (98.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 82% of aluminum grades
- Polishes to a fine finish — 65/100, better than 82% of aluminum grades
- High electrical conductivity — 42 % IACS, better than 81% of aluminum grades
- Good corrosion resistance — 68/100, better than 75% of aluminum grades
EN AC-41000 properties
Typical room-temperature values for EN AC-41000-T6; bars are the position among aluminum grades.
Physical3
EN AC-41000 has a density of 2.67 g/cm³ (0.0965 lb/in³), lighter than 78% of aluminum grades. It melts at 610°C (1,130 °F).
Mechanical13
EN AC-41000 has a yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) — weaker than 73% of aluminum grades. Elongation at break is 5% and the elastic modulus is 72 GPa (10.4 Msi).
Thermal6
EN AC-41000 is rated for continuous service to 150°C (302 °F). It conducts heat at 170 W/m·K (98.2 BTU/hr·ft·°F), better than 82% of aluminum grades. Thermal expansion is 22.5 µm/m·K (12.5 µin/in·°F).
Electrical3
EN AC-41000 conducts electricity at 42 % IACS, better than 81% of aluminum grades.
Chemical & Environmental3
Corrosion resistance is good (68/100), better than 75% of aluminum grades.
Sustainability4
Producing a kilogram of EN AC-41000 takes about 205 MJ of energy and emits 12.3 kg of CO₂ — more than 76% of aluminum grades. Typical recycled content is 40%.
Manufacturability8
EN AC-41000's machinability is good (68/100, better than 67% of aluminum grades); weldability good (68/100); formability poor (20/100).
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. EN AC-41000 is highlighted; hover a dot for its name, or open the interactive family chart.
Working with EN AC-41000
Is EN AC-41000 easy to machine?
Machines like a soft wrought 6000-series alloy — sharp polished-flute carbide tools, high speed, generous coolant to avoid built-up edge and gummy chips.
Can EN AC-41000 be welded?
Very good TIG/MIG weldability with 4043 or 5356 filler; re-solution + age locally welded structural parts to restore T6 strength.
Can EN AC-41000 be formed, bent or molded?
Poor fluidity and high hot-tearing tendency — use thick sections, generous fillets, strong feeders and controlled mould temperature; not suited to high-pressure die casting.
EN AC-41000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Silow Si → good conductivity and anodizing, poor fluidity | 1.6 – 2.4 | 2 |
| MgMg2Si precipitation hardening | 0.45 – 0.7 | 0.55 |
| Mn | 0.3 – 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Tigrain refinement | 0.05 – 0.2 | 0.12 |
| Felower limit (≈0.35) usual for sand casting | ≤ 0.6 | |
| Cukept low for corrosion resistance | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Zn | ≤ 0.1 | |
| Pb | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Sn | ≤ 0.05 | |
| Others (each / total)≈0.03 each, 0.10–0.15 total | ≤ 0.15 | |
| Al | balance |
What surface finishes work on EN AC-41000?
Outstanding decorative and hard anodizing (clear, even colour) because of the low Si; also takes chemical conversion coating, polishing and powder paint well.
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 EN AC-41000 in FabDigit's catalog. Equivalence is nominal — check the exact specification when certification matters.
- EN / DIN / Werkstoff-Nr.
- AC-41000AlSi2MgTi
How much does EN AC-41000 cost?
EN AC-41000 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.
EN AC-41000 — frequently asked
What is EN AC-41000 used for?
EN AC-41000 is typically used for electrical fittings, conductor components and lightly loaded castings. In short: best-anodizing cast aluminium; weldable cast alloy; low fluidity.
What is the yield strength of EN AC-41000?
EN AC-41000 has a typical yield strength of 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) and a tensile strength of 190 MPa (27.6 ksi) — weaker than 73% of aluminum grades. Strength varies by condition: see the 3 listed tempers.
Is EN AC-41000 easy to machine?
Reasonably — machinability is rated good (68/100, better than 67% of aluminum grades). Machines like a soft wrought 6000-series alloy — sharp polished-flute carbide tools, high speed, generous coolant to avoid built-up edge and gummy chips.
Can EN AC-41000 be welded?
Yes — weldability is rated good (68/100). Very good TIG/MIG weldability with 4043 or 5356 filler; re-solution + age locally welded structural parts to restore T6 strength.
What surface finishes work on EN AC-41000?
Outstanding decorative and hard anodizing (clear, even colour) because of the low Si; also takes chemical conversion coating, polishing and powder paint well.
Can EN AC-41000 be formed, bent or molded?
Poor fluidity and high hot-tearing tendency — use thick sections, generous fillets, strong feeders and controlled mould temperature; not suited to high-pressure die casting.
What is the maximum service temperature of EN AC-41000?
EN AC-41000 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 EN AC-41000-T6 and EN AC-41000 T6-K?
T6 is the default condition — standard supply condition: best balance of strength, ductility and anodizing quality for sand-cast conductive or decorative parts. T6-K: choose when the part is gravity die (permanent-mould) cast — finer structure raises strength and elongation well above sand-cast T6. Yield strength is 130 MPa in T6 versus 195 MPa in T6-K.
How much does EN AC-41000 cost?
EN AC-41000 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
- EN 1706 — Aluminium and aluminium alloys — Castings — Chemical composition and mechanical properties — CEN (2020)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 2 — Properties and Selection: Nonferrous Alloys — ASM International (1990)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 15 — Casting — ASM International (2008)
- ASM Handbook Vol. 13B — Corrosion: Materials — ASM International (2005)
- European cast aluminium alloy datasheets (EN AC- series) — European Aluminium / foundry association data (2019)
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.