Material ‐ ASTM B85 518.0

Standard Specification for Aluminium Alloys for Casting

Group - Non ‐ Ferrous Alumium Alloy

Sub Group - ASTM B85/B85M Aluminium Alloys for Casting

Application - Intended for Valve, Pump, General Engineering, Automotive and Other Industries

Grade Belongs to the Industry - Casting

Chemical Composition
CopperCu %0.250 max.
IronFe %1.800 max.
MagnesiumMg %7.500 ‐ 8.500
ManganeseMn %0.350 max.
NickelNi %0.150 max.
SiliconSi %0.350 max.
TinSn %0.150 max.
ZincZn %0.150 max.
OtherOt%0.250 max.
AluminiumAl %Balance
Heat Treatment
As ‐ Cast
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength in Mpa310 min.
Yield Strength in Mpa190 min.
Elongation in %5 min.
Reduction of Area in %
Hardness in HB
Impact in Joule

Cross Reference Table

Material Standard Country Grade Belong to the Industry
B275 G8A ASTM USA Casting
B85 G8A ASTM USA Casting
B275 518.0 ASTM USA Casting
218 AA USA Casting
A05180 UNS USA Casting
518.0 SAE USA Casting
ADC5 JIS Japan Casting