Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing an iron-containing hypoeutectic alloy free from primary platelet-shaped beta-phase of the Al5FeSi in the solidified structure by the steps (a) providing an iron-containing aluminum alloy having a composition within the following limits, in weight percent, 6-10% Si, 0.05-1.0% Mn, 0.4-2% Fe, at least one of 1) 0.01-0.8% Ti and/or Zr 2) 0.005-0.5% Sr and/or Na and/or Ba, 0-6.0% Cu, 0-2.0% Cr, 0-2.0% Mg, 0-6.0% Zn, 0-0.

Abstract: The invention is a method of controlling the grain refinement of certain aluminium alloys. The grain sizes for different values of the grain growth index, GGI, are determined for the used casting method. The GGI is represented by the sum of m(k-1) value multiplied with the concentration for every element in the aluminium alloy. If the value for a certain alloy is compared with known relations between the m(k-1) value and the grain size the composition of the alloy melt is amended to an optimum grain size by adding a grain size affecting agent. The method can be further improved by optimising the amount of nucleating agent.