A357.0 is an aluminum-silicon casting alloy (7% Si) with enhanced strength and soundness characteristics, used primarily in aerospace applications requiring high-integrity castings. The T6 temper (solution heat-treated and artificially aged) provides superior tensile strength, yield strength, and bearing strength suitable for critical structural and engine components operating at moderate temperatures.
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3 interactive curves for this material
Stress-strain, S-N fatigue and environmental knockdown curves are free with an account.
Create free account| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate Bearing Strength(Fbru)2 entries | 530.9 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 · e/D=1.5 | ||
| ↳ | 661.9 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 · e/D=2 | ||
Bearing Yield Strength(Fbry)2 entries | 379.2 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 · e/D=1.5 | ||
| ↳ | 448.2 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 · e/D=2 | ||
Compressive Modulus(Ec) | 72.39 | GPa | 22°C · Casting | ||
Compressive Yield Strength(Fcy) | 241.3 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 | ||
Elongation at Break(εf) | 3.000 | - | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | 22°C | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.89 | GPa | 22°C · Casting | ||
Ultimate Shear Strength(Fsu) | 193.1 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 | ||
Stress–Strain Curve (buckling region, ≤ 2% strain)(σ–ε (low-strain))3 entries | Curve (10 pts) | Pa | 21°C · L | ||
| ↳ | Curve (10 pts) | Pa | 21°C · LT | ||
| ↳ | Curve (10 pts) | Pa | 21°C · ST | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 310.3 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 | ||
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)(σy) | 241.3 | MPa | 22°C · Casting · T6 · AMS-A-21180 | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 71.71 | GPa | 22°C · Casting |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 2.685 | kg/m³ | 22°C |