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The aim is to understand how chemical composition and processing affect the mechanical and corrosion properties of Al-Si casting alloys.

Influence of the Chemical Composition, Casting Process, Grain Refinement, and Modification on the Mechanical and Corrosion Behaviours of Al-Si Casting Alloys

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Explores mechanical and corrosion properties of Al-Si alloys, highlighting the impact of composition and casting methods.

The aim is to understand how chemical composition and processing affect the mechanical and corrosion properties of Al-Si casting alloys.
Examined Al-Si alloys (AlSi9Cu3, AlSi10, AlSi12) in different casting processes (sand casting, gravity die casting)
Conducted melt treatments including grain refinement and modification
Performed tensile tests and corrosion assessments using immersion in HCl-NaCl solution
Iron content reduces ductility due to β-Al 5 FeSi formation
Modification enhances elongation, especially in die-cast samples
Copper in AlSi9Cu3 worsens corrosion resistance
Higher cooling rates and modification treatments decrease corrosion resistance

Kremer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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