Abstract: An improved elongate aluminum alloy product, and a method of producing such a product, ideally suited for use as a component in a vehicle frame or subassembly, i.e., body-in-white. The alloy consists of essentially 0.45 to 0.7% magnesium, and about 0.35 to 0.6%, silicon, and about 0.1 to 0.35%, vanadium, and, 0.1-0.4% iron, preferably 0.15 to 0.3%, the balance substantially aluminum and incidental elements and impurities.

Abstract: A process for fabricating an aluminum alloy rolled sheet particularly suitable for use for an automotive body, the process comprising: (a) providing a body of an alloy comprising: about 0.8 to about 1.5 wt. % silicon, about 0.2 to about 0.65 wt. % magnesium, about 0.02 to about 0.1 wt. % copper, about 0.01 to about 0.1 wt. % manganese, about 0.05 to about 0.2 wt. % iron; and the balance being substantially aluminum and incidental elements and impurities; (b) working the body to produce a the sheet; (c) solution heat treating the sheet; and (d) rapidly quenching the sheet. In a preferred embodiment, the solution heat treat is preformed at a temperature greater than 860.degree. F. and the sheet is quenched by a water spray. The resulting sheet has an improved combination of formability, strength and corrosion resistance.

Abstract: A method is described for preparing a refined or reinforced eutectic or hyper-eutectic metal alloy, comprising: melting the eutectic or hyper-eutectic metal alloy, adding particles of non-metallic refractory material to the molten metal matrix, mixing together the molten metal alloy and the particles of refractory material, and casting the resulting mixture under conditions causing precipitation of at least one intermetallic phase from the molten metal matrix during solidification thereof such that the intermetallics formed during solidification wet and engulf said refractory particles. The added particles may be very small and serve only to refine the precipitating intermetallics in the alloy or they may be larger and serve as reinforcing particles in a composite with the alloy. The products obtained are also novel.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy useful for drawing and/or ironing, particularly of drink cans. The alloy consists essentially of, in weight percent, Fe<0.25; Si<0.25; Mn from 1.05 to 1.6; Mg from 0.7 to 2.5; Cu from 0.20 to 0.6; Cr from 0 to 0.35; Ti from 0 to 0.1; V from 0 to 0.1; other elements: each <0.05; total<0.15; and remainder Al.

Abstract: An abrasion-resistant aluminum alloy consists of 13.0 to 16.0 percent by weight of Si, 4.0 to 5.0 percent by weight of Cu, at least 0.8 and less than 1.4 percent by weight of Mg, not more than 0.8 percent by weight of Fe, not more than 0.1 percent by weight of either P or at least one of Na, Sb and Sr and a remainder of Al and unavoidable impurities. The alloy's microstructure contains coarse Si particles of 15 to 40 .mu.m mean particle diameter, fine Si particles of not more than 5 .mu.m mean particle diameter and other fine particles, with a homogeneous dispersion of all of these particles. This abrasion-resistant aluminum alloy has specific abrasion loss of not more than 10.times.10.sup.-7 mm.sup.2 /kg.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy fin material for heat-exchanger with excellent thermal conductance and strength after brazing comprising 0.005 to 0.8 wt. % of Si, 0.5 to 1.5 wt. % of Fe, 0.1 to 2.0 wt. % of Ni, and a balance of Al and inevitable impurities is disclosed. The aluminum alloy fin material can additionally contain 0.01 to 0.2 wt. % of Zr and/or at least one element of the group consisting of not more than 2.0 wt. % of Zn, not more than 0.3 wt. % of In, and not more than 0.3 wt. % of Sn.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy powder for sliding members includes Fe in an amount of from 0.5 to 5.0% by weight, Cu in an amount of from 0.6 to 5.0% by weight, B in an amount of from 0.1 to 2.0% by weight and the balance of Al. An aluminum alloy includes a matrix made from the aluminum alloy powder and at least one member dispersed, with respect to whole of the matrix taken 100% by weight, in the matrix, and selected from the group consisting of B in an amount of from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight, boride in an amount of from 1.0 to 15% by weight and iron compound in an amount of from 1.0 to 15% by weight, and thereby it exhibits the tensile strength of 400 MPa or more. The aluminum alloy powder and the aluminum alloy are suitable for making sliding members like valve lifters for automobiles.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel aluminum alloy bearing which exhibits a more excellent fatigue resistance than conventional bearings even under such conditions of use as at a high temperature and under a high load. The aluminum alloy bearing has an aluminum bearing alloy layer containing, by weight, 1 to 10% Zn, 0.1 to 5% Cu, 0.05 to 3% Mg, 0.1 to 2% Mn, 0.1 to 5% Pb, 0.1 to 2% V, and 0.03 to 0.5% in total of Ti--B, and further may optionally contain not more than 8% Si, 0.05 to 0.5% Sr, and Ni, Co and Cr. The alloy may be bonded to a steel metal back sheet, and a surface layer may be formed on the surface of the bearing. By use of the composition of the alloy of the invention, the fatigue resistance of the aluminum alloy bearings has been improved, and such an improved bearing can fully achieve a bearing performance even under severe conditions of use as at high temperature and under a high load.

Abstract: An aluminium alloy sheet for various discs having good platability is described. The alloy consists essentially of 2 to 6 wt % of Mg, 0.1 to 0.5 wt % of Zn, 0.03 to 0.40 wt % of Cu, 0.01 to 0.30 wt % of Fe and the balance of Al.

Abstract: An infrared radiation element and a process for producing the same. An aluminum alloy material consists essentially of 0.3 to 4.3 weight % of Mn, balance Al, and impurities. The alluminum alloy material is heated for dispersing a precipitate of an Al--Mn intermetallic compound at a density of at a minimum 1.times.10.sup.5 /mm.sup.3 for a size of 0.1 .mu.m to 3 .mu.m. The heated aluminum alloy material is anodized to form an anodic oxide layer thereon.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy for heat exchangers, the alloy, comprising a base compostion selected from a group consisting of Al-Mg-Si composition containing 0.1 to 0.8 wt % of Mg, 0.2 to 1.0 wt % of Si and 0.3 to 1.5 wt % of Mn; pure-Al composition; Al-Mg composition containing 0.05 to 1.0 wt % of Mg; and a Al-Zn composition containing 0.05 to 2.0 wt % of Zn. The alloy further comprises 0.01 to 0.3 wt % of Fe and/or 0.01 to 0.3 wt % of Ni, wherein the balance are aluminum of purity of 99.9% or higher and unavoidable impurities contained therein, and content of Cu as one of the impurities is controlled to be 0.05 wt % or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aluminum alloy component retaining a good fatigue strength when used hot. The alloy contains by weight 11 to 26% silicon, 2 to 5% iron, 0.5 to 5% copper, 0.1 to 2% magnesium, 0.1 to 0.4% zirconium and 0.5 to 1.5% manganese, the alloy in the molten state is subjected to a fast solidification means, bringing it into the form of parts of components and optionally subjecting the latter to a heat treatment at between 490.degree. and 520.degree. C., followed by water hardening and annealing at between 170.degree. and 210.degree. C. Components formed of the alloy are used more particularly as rods, piston rods and pistons.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy composition represented by the following general formula (I):Al.sub.a Mg.sub.b Ni.sub.c Mn.sub.d Si.sub.e Cu.sub.f Fe.sub.g Ti.sub.h Zn.sub.i B.sub.k Zr.sub.l (I)whereinb=about 2-8 wt %c=0-about 7 wt %d=0-about 3.0 wt %e=0-about 1.0 wt %f=0-about 1.0 wt %g=0-about 0.5 wt %h=0-about 0.3 wt %i=0-about 0.3 wt %j=0-about 0.1 wt %k=0-about 0.1 wt % andl=0-about 0.3 wt %; provided thatc+d.gtoreq.about 0.5 wt %, anda is balance.

Abstract: A photoconductive member has a support comprising aluminum as the main component and a photoconductive layer. The photoconductive layer is provided on the support and contains an amorphous material comprising silicon atoms as a matrix. The support comprises an aluminum alloy with a Fe content of 2000 ppm by weight or less.

Abstract: An alluminum alloy composition represented by the following general formula (I):Al.sub.a Mg.sub.b Ni.sub.c Mn.sub.d Si.sub.e Cu.sub.f Fe.sub.g Ti.sub.h Zn.sub.i B.sub.k Zr.sub.l (I)whereinb=about 2-8 wt %c=0--about 7 wt %d=0--about 3.0 wt %e=0--about 1.0 wt %f=0--about 1.0 wt %g=0--about 0.5 wt %h=0--about 0.3 wt %i=0--about 0.3 wt %j=0--about 0.1 wt %k=0--about 0.1 wt % andl=0--about 0.3 wt %; provided thatc+d.gtoreq.about 0.5 wt %, anda is balance.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy support for lithographic printing plates produced by cold rolling an aluminum alloy composed substantially of Mg 0.05 to 3 wt %, Si 0.05 to 0.7 wt %, Zr 0.01 to 0.25 wt %, and Fe 0.05 to 0.4 wt %, with the balance being Al and impurities, and imparting a grained surface to the plate surface has high mechanical strength, good heat softening resistance, excellent water retentive property, and long press life.

Abstract: Powder metallurgy products of high tensile strength are formed in a pore-free state by a novel process which entirely avoids the use of canisters. An open-pore specimen is purged with depurative gas, backfilled with a reactive gas and, while still immersed in the reactive gas, compressed isostatically to an extent necessary to close the pores. The specimen may then be compressed to full density without the need for either high vacuum or a depurative or reactive gas atmosphere.

Abstract: An improved aluminum base alloy which provides corrosion protection in fin stock applications includes 0.6-3.0% silicon; 0.2-1.0% by weight iron; up to 0.2% by weight copper; 0.8-2.0% by weight manganese; up to 0.2% by weight magnesium; from about 0.5% by weight zinc to 2.5% by weight zinc; up to 0.2% by weight other constituents; and the balance aluminum. The alloy is especially useful as a sacrificial alloy having improved mechanical strength.

Abstract: Aluminum alloys suitable for use as anode structures in electrochemical cs are disclosed. These alloys include iron levels higher than previously felt possible, due to the presence of controlled amounts of manganese, with possible additions of magnesium and controlled amounts of gallium.

Abstract: A dispersion-strengthened aluminum-base alloy system is provided which is prepared by mechanical alloying and is characterized by high strength, high elastic modulus, low density and high corrosion resistance. The alloy system is comprised, by weight, of at least above 1.5% up to about 3% Li, about 0.4% up to about 1.5% O, about 0.25% up to about 1.2% C, and the balance essentially Al.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wrought aluminum alloy, to its use for making semifinished and finished products and to processes of improving the properties, particularly the strength properties, of semifinished and finished products made of that alloy.A wrought aluminum alloy is proposed which contains 1.15 to 2.0% manganese, more than 1.0 and up to 2.0% silicon, 0.25 to 0.65% magnesium, 0.2 to 1.0% iron, not in excess of 0.3% copper, not in excess of 0.2% zinc, not in excess of 0.1% zirconium, not in excess of 0.1% titanium, balance aluminum and other impurities in a total not in excess of 0.2%.In FIG. 1, the ultimate tensile stresses which can be obtained with three different combinations of cooling rate and subsequent final cold reduction are plotted as a function of the magnesium content, the prior art being represented by magnesium contents of 0.2% and less.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wrought aluminum alloy, to its use for making semifinished and finished products and to processes of improving the properties, particularly the strength properties, of semifinished and finished products made of that alloy.The efforts to improve the properties of aluminum alloys are often successful but restrict the field of application of the material; this is undesirable in view of the need to save raw materials and energy. For this reason a wrought aluminum alloy is desired which has a very wide field of application and which can be made to have properties in a wide range, possibly as a result of a processing under different conditions. The manufacture and recycling of such alloy should not involve special difficulties and the alloy should require only unproblematic alloying elements which are conventionally used with aluminum.

Abstract: An aluminum alloy plate for printing is composed of 0.05-0.30% Mg, 0.05-0.30% Si, 0.15-0.30% Fe and the remainder Al and ordinary impurities. This printing plate is manufactured through the steps of subjecting an aluminum alloy ingot of this composition to a thermal soaking treatment; carrying out a hot rolling process; then carrying out a cold rolling process on the hot rolled alloy at least at a reduction of 70%; and carrying out low temperature annealing at a temperature of 150.degree.-250.degree. C. for at least one hour.